Bowl in the shape of a lotus leaf
This bowl is shaped like a lotus and embellished with carved decoration that provides a continuous scene of lotus blossoms, pods, and leaves. The image of lotuses with stems entwined together is a rebus for firm roots and luxuriant branches (bengu zhirong)—an allusion to good wishes for a flourishing business
Artwork Details
- 清中期 黃料荷葉碗
- Title: Bowl in the shape of a lotus leaf
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: late 18th–early 19th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Yellow glass with carved and incised decoration
- Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. of rim 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Purchase, Barbara and William Karatz Gift, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2014
- Object Number: 2014.254
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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