清中期 黃料荷葉碗|Bowl in the shape of a lotus leaf

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late 18th–early 19th century · Yellow glass with carved and incised decoration · Asian Art

This bowl is shaped like a lotus and embellished with carved decoration that provides a continuous scene of lotus blossoms, pods, and leaves. The image of lotuses with stems entwined together is a rebus for firm roots and luxuriant branches (bengu zhirong)—an allusion to good wishes for a flourishing business

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 18th–early 19th century

Medium

Yellow glass with carved and incised decoration

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Barbara and William Karatz Gift, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2014