Perfume bottle | Flask
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureChinese
Date1800-1950
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
InscribedArtist signature on shoulder (Yung Show-Thein) translated by Nila Baker (Gary Baker's sister) a Chinese expert 8/83.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6329
Not on view
DescriptionOval perfume bottle/flask with a .375" high straight round neck and an oval ring foot. Clear glass with a cold painting on the inner frosted surface (rice glass?) of warriors on horseback in the mountains. Some of the painting is worn off. Stopper is missing.Published ReferencesKampfer & Beyer, _Glass: A World History_, pg. 287, #176-snuff bottle, similar technique.
early 20th century
Unknown
early 20th century
