Socle (zuo 座), M.C. 11

Type(s) of object(s): domestic life, metal, metal arts, china materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 30cm length: 18. 5cm width: 19cm diameter: 16. 5cm description: hemispherical base on a quadrangular foot. On the foot, decoration of dragons on a background of "leiwen" scrolls. 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. 11. Unknown date