Aiguière (sensanbin), M.C. 4231, Entre 1740 et 1800

Author(s): banko manufacture (ko-banko), ceramist date of production: between 1740 and 1800 dating in century: 18th century type(s) of object(s): ceramic, japan name(s): container (dishes), ewer materials and techniques: stoneware, glaze = covered, painted decoration on covered place(s) of execution/production: ise (historical region) dimensions - artwork: height: 23cm diameter: 10cm description: in sandstone, covered in celadon; cylindrical in shape, long and narrow neck, swollen base; on the collar, ring for the fixed handle. Polychrome decoration. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: workshop stamp - under the base, stamped stamp: "banko" 萬古 (ideogram(s) - kanji) iconographic description: polychrome decoration of peacocks in a medallion on one side and peonies in a medallion on the other side. Historical commentary: former title: "gourde" (inventory without date). Themes / subjects / places represented: peacock, peony 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. 4231. Date: Entre 1740 et 1800.