Description:

This combination of long, narrow neck and heavy body is known as a �mallet� vase in English, in China it is called �horse’s hoof� shape.

Glass
Height: 12.0 cm, diameter: 5.5 cm, neck diameter: 2.1 cm
Four-character mark of Qianlong reign (1736-1795) in a single square with traces of red inlay

Chinese Description:

马蹄瓶 中国，清乾隆朝（1736-1795） 这瓶颈细长、削肩广腹，英语称为‘mallet’，指其形制相类于木槌，中国人则名为「马蹄瓶」。 玻璃 方框内镶嵌红色｢乾隆年制｣四字

Creator: Unknown

Date: Qianlong reign period (1736-1795)

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4778