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Dragon enserrant un brûle-parfum sphérique à décor de phénix en bronze, Japon
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Dragon enserrant un brûle-parfum sphérique à décor de phénix en bronze, Japon

TOUN Kimura — actif 1ère moitié du 19th Century — 1ère moitié 19th Century

School : Japon

Subject depicted

représentation animalière (dragon, phénix, brûle-parfum)

About this work

The artwork titled "Dragon enserrant un brûle-parfum sphérique à décor de phénix en bronze, Japon", attributed to TOUN Kimura, is preserved at musée Cernuschi, musée des arts de l’Asie de la ville de Paris. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: arts décoratifs, vie domestique, Asie orientale. It was created using the following materials and techniques: bronze. Its period of creation is identified as: 1ère moitié 19th Century.

The Conserving Museum

musée Cernuschi, musée des arts de l’Asie de la ville de Paris preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

On doit Dragon enserrant un brûle-parfum sphérique à décor de phénix en bronze, Japon à TOUN Kimura ; l'oeuvre est au musée Cernuschi, musée des arts de l’Asie de la ville de Paris. Il s'agit d'une oeuvre en bronze. Le sujet représenté est : représentation animalière (dragon, phénix, brûle-parfum). Elle est datée de la 1ère moitié 19e siècle. Détail à relever : actif 1ère moitié du 19e siècle.

Creation context

Dragon enserrant un brûle-parfum sphérique à décor de phénix en bronze, Japon de TOUN Kimura voit le jour dans le contexte bouillonnant de la 1ère moitié 19e siècle, une époque de profondes transformations artistiques et culturelles. Aujourd'hui conservée au musée Cernuschi, musée des arts de l’Asie de la ville de Paris, cette œuvre reflète les aspirations et les questionnements esthétiques de son temps. L'artiste puise dans l'effervescence créatrice de son époque les ressources nécessaires pour forger une œuvre qui dialogue avec les courants dominants tout en affirmant une voix personnelle.

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The work « Dragon enserrant un brûle-parfum sphérique à décor de phénix en bronze, Japon » is held at musée Cernuschi, musée des arts de l’Asie de la ville de Paris, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

This artwork is attributed to TOUN Kimura according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.

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