Description:

This was filled with water and used for washing the ink off a brush when doing calligraphy or painting. The design of plum blossom is symbolic of spring and renewal.

Glass, diamond-point engraved
Height: 3.6 cm, diameter: 12.3 cm
Four-character mark of Qianlong (1736-95)

Creator: Unknown

Date: Qianlong reign period (1736-95)

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4549