Description:

The lobed sides of this planter were made by blowing the glass into a mould. A grinding wheel was used to smooth the surface and sharpen the detail of the design. These planters were used to hold bulbs, especially daffodils and narcissus at New Year, or to hold miniature trees like bonsai.

Glass, mould-blown
Height: 5.0 cm, length: 19.4 cm, width: 14.6 cm

Chinese Description:

P24 花盆 中国，清朝，约1700-1900 工匠将玻璃置于模具内吹制成这花口盆，再用磨轮将表面磨光，使纹饰更形细致。这些花盆用以安放球茎植物，例如新年的水仙花和水仙属植物，又或盆景之类的袖珍树。 玻璃

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1700-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4589