Bouteille, M.C. 2018-243 (2 of 3)

Dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): ceramic, japan name(s): bottle materials and techniques: stoneware, glaze = covered place(s) of execution/production: japan dimensions - artwork: height: 26cm width: 10. 5cm description: pumpkin-shaped bottle with a small pouring spout and a very thick ocher cover. On the body there is a relief decoration of leaves and a horse. This is probably a reference to the taoist immortal zhang guolang (chōkarō in japanese), who had the magical power to make a horse emerge from a gourd. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: preston, harley hall institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2018-243. Date: Unknown.