Description:

The monster mask (taotie) carvings on the body of this vase are inspired by those on ancient bronzes. On the neck are petal panels, also inspired by designs on bronze vessels.

Glass, carved in relief
Height: 9.9 cm, diameter: 6.5 cm, neck diameter: 2.2 cm

Chinese Description:

饕餮纹玻璃瓶 中国，清代，约 1800-1900 这玻璃瓶的纹饰古雅，瓶腹的兽面纹乃取材于青铜器的饕餮饰纹，而颈部的花纹也是青铜器常见的装饰。 玻璃，浮雕

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4553