Description:

This cup was cast in a mould to make its design. Broken pieces of cold glass were placed into a three-dimensional mould and then heated in the furnace until the glass melted. The mould was then taken apart. This is similar to the casting process used for bronze in China since the Shang dynasty (about 1700 B.C. to 1050 B.C.). The character on the cup, shou , means longevity.

Glass, cast
Height: 4.2 cm, width: 9.3 cm, depth: 5.9 cm

Chinese Description:

玻璃杯 中国，清朝，约1800-1900 这只玻璃杯制作精巧，工匠把不同的玻璃块置于立体模型内，高温加热令玻璃熔融为一。待玻璃冷却定型后，即自模型取出成品。这杯刻有寿字纹，模具制作的精巧可见一斑。 玻璃，模铸

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4699