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

Bud Vase

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureChinese | Orient

Date18th century

MediumGlass | Cameo

DimensionsOverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

InscribedCarved in square on bottom: four Chinese characters in rows of two.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6340A

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 8

DescriptionBulbous bud vase of cameo opaque blue glass. Slightly marbleized. Intricate cameo carved design. Top half of straight neck has vertical stylized lotus leaves. The rest is a scenic pagoda houseboat, bird in the sky, and blossom-like clouds. Bottom part of the bulb is waves and one large fish, and the rest of the houseboat. Attached narrow collared base with a ring bottom. All is very heavy. One of a pair, see 71.6340B.

Exhibition HistoryLoaned to China Trade Museum, 5/4/83-9/29/83, for exhibition "Glass in China: Utilitarian & Decorative Wares of the 18th & 19th Century". Info from label: "Four character Yung Cheng mark (1723-35) but not of period"-Decoration depicts a palace beside a lake containing large carp-Above palace are clouds & a bird-A band of stiff leaves encircles neck".