Description:

The fine quality of this covered bowl and the reign-mark on its base suggests this was made in the imperial workshops. The lid originally held a knob with which to lift it off the bowl. The pomegranates symbolise fertility whilst the butterflies stand for happiness.

Glass, incised and ground design
Height: 8.4 cm, diameter: 14.5 cm, width: 15.3 cm
Four-character mark of Qianlong reign (1736-1795)

Creator: Unknown

Date: Qianlong reign period (1736-1795)

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4547