Description:

The imperial workshops in Beijing made vases with eight sides like this throughout the 18th century. They were particularly popular during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). A dragon has been carved on the neck of this vase.

Glass, mould-blown, facet-cut
Height: 14.5 cm, diameter: 7.6 cm, neck diameter: 2.3 cm
Four-character mark of Qianlong (1736-1795) with traces of inlaid gold

Chinese Description:

花瓶 中国，清乾隆朝（1736-1795） 八角瓶在乾隆年间(1736-1795) 广为流行，纵观十八世纪，北京清宫玻璃厂都以制作八角瓶为尚。瞧这瓶颈上的龙纹饰。 玻璃，模具吹制，多面刻琢 刻有｢乾隆年制｣四字，并有镶金痕迹。

Creator: Unknown

Date: Qianlong reign period (1736-1795)

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4527