Description:

The records of the imperial palace show that glass items were often made in pairs or given as gifts in pairs. This is probably because bottles were placed in pairs on altars or in formal settings. The circular design is based on the Chinese character shou which means long life. Carved dragons curl around the neck of each bottle.

Glass, carved
Height: 20.3 cm, diameter: 11.0 cm, neck diameter: 3.5 cm
Six-character mark of Qianlong reign (1736-1795), inlaid with gold

Creator: Unknown

Date: Qianlong reign period (1736-1795)

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4577