清中期 仿雄黃料器碗|Bowl imitating realgar

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late 18th–early 19th century · Opaque mottled red and yellow glass · Asian Art

The mineral realgar, also known as ruby sulphur because of its red and yellow coloration, has long been understood as an antidote to various venoms and as a substance able to repel evil. It was used in Chinese traditional medicine and added to wine, possibly as a flavoring or to increase its medicinal properties.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 18th–early 19th century

Medium

Opaque mottled red and yellow glass

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

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