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 number71.6340B

Not on view

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 71.6340A.