Photograph by Ed Pollard, Sony a7R II 2025.

Vase

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureChinese

Date18th century

MediumGlass | Cameo

DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
Base: 3 in. (7.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.2314

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 118

Label TextChinese Vase, 18th century Blown glass, cased, cameo-carved Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 0.2314 Cameo-carved glass appeared in China beginning in the eighteenth century and became the predominant decorative technique used in Chinese glass. It was made in imitation of porcelain and hard stones, such as jade, and often showed floral decoration or figurative scenes. Approved By: ERLExhibition HistoryLoaned to China Trade Museum, 5/4/83-9/29/83 for exhibition "Glass in China: Utilitarian & Decorative Wares of the 18th & 19th Century". "Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler Collection," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA., June 29, 2008 - December 30, 2012. "Imperial Colors: Chinese Glass at the Chrysler Museum," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, April 3 - September 13, 2026.