Miniature glass cup with incised Chinese motifs , 1644-1912 CE
Glass
5.1 x 8.9 cm
2 x 3 1/2 in
2 x 3 1/2 in
ES.6636
An outstanding cast glass cup finely decorated with studs in low relief as well as with high relief scrolls. This cup was made in the style of carved hard stones...
An outstanding cast glass cup finely decorated with studs in low relief as well as with high relief scrolls. This cup was made in the style of carved hard stones of the same period, such as rock crystal and jade, which were often carved in relief and depicted similar decorative motifs to the one presented here. This example made with glass attests the creativity of the artisan who wanted to reproduce such impressive designs exploiting the incredible features of glass.