清乾隆 湖藍料玻璃八稜瓶|Octagonal-fluted vase

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mid-18th century · Glass · Asian Art

This octagonal-fluted vase attests to a cycle of artistic exchange across media, regions, and time periods. Realized through the use of modern European glass technology, the design of this vessel was inspired by ninth-century Yue celadon ware. Interestingly, these early Chinese celadon vessels were themselves believed to have been inspired by imported glass vessels from Central and West Asia.

Artist

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Date

mid-18th century

Medium

Glass

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891