Cast glass libation cup with Chinese motif and studs, 1644-1912 CE
Glass
height 18 cm
height 7 1/8 in
height 7 1/8 in
ES.8146
A rare cast glass libation cup finely decorated with studs and geometrical motifs in relief. The present libation cup bears close stylistic relation to carved vessels typically made with rock...
A rare cast glass libation cup finely decorated with studs and geometrical motifs in relief. The present libation cup bears close stylistic relation to carved vessels typically made with rock crystal or jade. This example made with glass attests the creativity of the artisan who wanted to reproduce such impressive designs exploiting the incredible features of glass.