Qing dynasty lidded pot in the shape of a dear, 1644-1912 CE
Glass
7.6 x 11.4 cm
3 x 4 1/2 in
3 x 4 1/2 in
ES.0042.22
A cast clear glass vessel with lid in the form of a stylised dear. The dear has a long neck with his head looking skywards, an elongated body and it...
A cast clear glass vessel with lid in the form of a stylised dear. The dear has a long neck with his head looking skywards, an elongated body and it stands on short animal's feet. The vessel is hollow, suggesting that it was intended to be used as a container. However, the design of the body does not seem functional for pouring water or wine, while the prolongation of the jaws into a kind of spout suggests that it might have been used as a sort of perfume burner. The style of the glass resembles similar vessels made in rock crystal. The vessel is in great conditions, with no sign of damage of the material and the glass does not show any signs of pitting or iridescence.