Qing dynasty goblet with incised motifs and dragon shaped handle , 1644-1912 CE
Glass
height 12.7 cm
height 5 in
height 5 in
ES.9983
A splendid clear glass goblet of a cylindrical form, decorated with high reliefs of a dragon and a lion, which form two handles, the former presenting a suspended ring. All...
A splendid clear glass goblet of a cylindrical form, decorated with high reliefs of a dragon and a lion, which form two handles, the former presenting a suspended ring. All the surface is finely embellished with geometrical motifs in relief. The decorative details are incredibly defined and give the goblet a naturalistic touch. Similar cups are found in other materials, such as jade, rock crystal and sometimes wood, which were finely carved with comparable motifs.