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vase

Object NameVase and Stand

Made FromGlass

Date1644-1949

Place MadeChina, probably Boshan; possibly Republic of China

TechniqueBlown, carved

SizeOverall H: 27.2 cm, Diam: 14 cm

Accession Number51.6.544

Curatorial Area(s)

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

仿松石风景人物雕刻玻璃瓶

Physical DescriptionVase and Stand. (a) Opaque turquoise-blue glasses; blown, carved. Gathered three times, the basic form a lighter tone, added with a darker and then a lighter tone, and carved. Baluster-shape; flaring neck and rim, revealing the overlays; carved body design a landscape with tree, cloud motifs, rocks, bridge, flowering plants and two female figures, one carrying an adze decked with flowers and ribbons and the other, a basket of flowers; flat ring foot rim. (b) Teakwood stand.
Provenance

Source R. B. Gump - 1951-04-04