Théière, M.C. 3192, between 1800 and 1896

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist production date: between 1800 and 1896 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): table service, teapot materials and techniques: porcelain, painted decoration on glaze, enamel (ceramic technique), famille rose (ceramic) place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 11. 1cm length: 14cm diameter: 5. 9cm dimensions - belly (ceramic): height: 8. 3cm description: ovoid teapot, fixed side handle, domed lid fitted with a spherical grip button; recessed base; on each side a character (a soldier and a hermit) accompanied by inscriptions. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: legend (ideogram(s) - kanji) iconographic description: a soldier 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. 3192. Date: between 1800 and 1896.