Description:

To make this water-pot the blue bowl was probably blown into shape and then dipped into the molten white and then molten green glass. After cooling, the outer layers were carved away to make the design of vine leaves. The combination of clear green on opaque white is effective for showing the details of the leaves.

Glass, carved in relief
Height: 4.9 cm, diameter: 5.3 cm, neck diameter: 2.5 cm

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4565