Vase hu 壺, M.C. 592(2)

Author(s): anonymous, founder date of production: between -599 and -453 type(s) of object(s): china, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, metal, metal arts, archeology name(s): tableware and kitchen utensils, vase, religious object materials and techniques: bronze, mold casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 30. 5cm diameter: 14cm description: hu in the shape of a gourd with a curved neck. The cap is topped with a rooster's head. The upper part of the beak is movable. Handle, moblie handle connected by a chain. Three circular bands with greek motifs. Themes / subjects / places represented: rooster, leiwen 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. 592. Date: Entre -599 et -453.