Verseuse à sake, M.C. 9753

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist anonymous, ceramist dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, japan name(s): jug materials and techniques: porcelain, painted decoration on glaze, enamel (ceramic technique) place(s) of execution/production: japan dimensions - artwork: height: 10. 3cm width: 16cm diameter: 10. 3cm dimensions - belly (ceramic): height: 7. 1cm dimensions - lip (ceramic): diameter: 10. 3cm dimensions - base: diameter: 6. 7cm description: porcelain teapot. Fixed side handle and lowered lid, peach-shaped pre-emption button. Body decoration: woman surrounded by boys. On the lid: boys playing. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: seal - based on the work (ideogram(s) - kanji) iconographic description: woman surrounded by little boys playing acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: hering (madame) date of acquisition: 05–23–1985 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9753. Unknown date