Vase jue 爵, M.C. 649(2)

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: 24. 5cm length: 18. 5cm description: tripod. A fixed side handle. Chimera head. A band decorated in relief on the body (taotie masks on a leiwen background). Two protuberances. Bright yellow copper alloy. Red-brown patina of irregular texture. Presence of lead and iron on the surface of the metal, revealed by analysis. 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. 649. Unknown date