New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Bud Vase

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureChinese | Orient

Date18th century

MediumOverlaid and cameo-carved glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6337

Collections

Glass Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-5, Case 37

DescriptionBud/stick vase/bottle of cameo glass. Opaque yellow then green top and bottom. Between are stripes of amber. Opaque light blue, red, royal blue between the green making a five color cameo design. Floral on bulb. Then geometric collar and stylized dragons on neck-band at the rim of green leaves. Plain yellow collared foot with a green rim.

Exhibition History"Glass in China: Utilitarian & Decorative Wares of the 18th & 19th Century," Loaned to China Trade Museum, 5/4/83-9/29/83 for exhibit. Label reads: "Late 19th century/Flowering plants represent four seasons".