Description:

The patch of pink glass gives this tiny water-pot the appearance of a small fruit. It is a bit like a peach, a symbol of long life, or a plum.

Glass
Height: 2.5 cm, diameter: 3.5 cm

Chinese Description:

水中丞 中国，清代，约1800-1900 玻璃嫩红的颜色使这只水中丞看来像水果似的，你看它是一只象征长寿的桃子，还是清甜解渴的李子呢﹖ 玻璃

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4753