Vase gui 簋, M.C. 660, En 1737

Production date: in 1737 dating in century: 18th century 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: 20. 5cm length: 33cm description: fixed side handles in the shape of chimeras. Lid surmounted by four crest-shaped ears. Foot with four ribs. Decorated with large horizontal stripes and two bands decorated with stylized cicadas. Copper alloy. Oily black patina over the entire surface. Inside, on the edge of the lid, strip of gilding. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inscription regarding the date (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. 660. Date: En 1737.