Vase hu 壺, M.C. 2004-7

Author(s): anonymous, founder date of production: between -771 and -453 type(s) of object(s): china, archaeology, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, metal, metal arts name(s): religious object, vase materials and techniques: bronze, cast iron place(s) of execution/realization: hubei (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 24. 5cm description: vase with unusual decoration of nested and inverted “v”s. The small openwork handles were to receive a leather link. The lid decorated with two entwined snakes constitutes an iconographic rarity. Themes / subjects / places represented: snake acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: anonymous date of acquisition: 2004 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2004-7. Date: Entre -771 et -453.