Vase
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureChinese | Orient
Date18th century
MediumGlass | Cameo
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
InscribedIncised on bottom with Chinese characters.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6342A
Not on view
DescriptionBulbous vase is opaque imperial yellow glass. Cameo carved stylized floral, mountain and bird (phoenix) design. Angular collared rim and a .75" high plain foot-like bottom. One of a pair, see 71.6342B.Exhibition HistoryDisplayed on WAVY-TV, 8/28/72. Exhibited Rices-Nachmans, 8/31/78-9/25/78, with collection of glass & ceramics, "Chinese from Museum's Collections".
