Vase zun 尊, M.C. 19(2)

Type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, metal, metal arts, china name(s): religious object, vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 29. 3cm diameter: 23. 9cm description: swollen belly. High, flared collar. Pedestal. Palmettes on the collar and foot. Four reserves separated by ridges on the belly. Very faded relief decoration. Bright yellow copper alloy. On the inside of the foot, a faintly perceptible lattice pattern. 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. 19. Unknown date