Vase
This octagonal-fluted vase attests to a cycle of artistic exchange across media, regions, and time periods. Realized through the use of modern European glass technology, the design of this vessel was inspired by ninth-century Yue celadon ware. Interestingly, these early Chinese celadon vessels were themselves believed to have been inspired by imported glass vessels from Central and West Asia.
Artwork Details
- 清乾隆 湖藍料玻璃八稜瓶
- Title: Vase
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)
- Date: mid-18th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Glass, blown and ground
- Dimensions: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. of foot 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
- Object Number: 91.1.1169
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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