Vase jue 爵, M.C. 4250(2), between 1400 and 1500

Author(s): anonymous, potter date of production: between 1400 and 1500 dating in century: 15th century type(s) of object(s): china, ceramics, domestic life, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies name(s): religious object, tableware and kitchen utensil, vase materials and techniques: stoneware, molding, molded decoration (ceramic), celadon place(s) of execution/production: longquan dimensions - artwork: height: 7. 6cm length: 13. 4cm width: 5. 6cm description: ritue tripodel “jue” vase for libations fixed to its quadrangular base. The feet represent a toad, a dog and a turtle. Iconographic description: decorated with peony scrolls themes / subjects / places represented: plant representation, peony, rinceau 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. 4250. Date: between 1400 and 1500.