Vase gui 簋, M.C. 2342(2)

Dating in century: 13th century type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 10. 6cm width: 31. 5cm description: shape similar to a mistletoe vase. Decorated with three bands of superimposed interlacing. Two fixed side handles in the shape of a dragon. Characters at the bottom. Yellow copper alloy. Brown patina, forming irregular spots that range from dark brown, almost black, to red brown. Bottom covered with a pattern of regular crosspieces, not projecting, and with a few small protuberances, probably mussel wedges. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: (chinese) mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2342. Unknown date