Description:

The mark on the base of this piece shows that it has a particularly close relationship with the Imperial Palace because it reads Yongzheng yuzhi ‘made by Imperial command of the Yongzheng Emperor’.

The Yongzheng emperor ruled the Qing empire for 13 years. He was a hard-working administrator who disliked corruption. He was also ruthless with anyone he thought might pose a threat to his rule. Three of his brothers died in prison whilst he was on the throne.

Glass
Height: 13.3 cm, diameter: 6.5 cm, neck diameter: 3.0 cm
Mark: Yongzheng yuzhi ‘made by Imperial command of the Yongzheng Emperor’

Chinese Description:

玻璃瓶 中国，清雍正朝 (1723-1735) 这瓶子书有「雍正御制」的款识，显示此乃雍正下旨所制的精品。雍正当国只有十三年。他为政甚勤，以肃清贪污为上，但对政敌手段不免严苛。 款识﹕雍正御制 玻璃

Creator: Unknown

Date: Yongzheng reign period (1723-1735)

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4710