Vase - Beijing glass - China
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This 20th-century Chinese Peking glass baluster vase, titled “Important Vase Balustre en Verre Camée Doublé Rouge Rubis sur Fond Blanc Opalin à Décor de Lotus &”, has ruby-red cameo decoration of lotus flowers and a flying swallow on an opaline-white ground.
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[Asian Art / Beijing Glass] Important Baluster Vase in Cameo Glass, Two-Layered Ruby Red on Opaline White Ground with Lotus & Swift – China, 20th Century
Superb and elegant baluster vase in Beijing glass (Peking Cameo Glass), carved in relief with acid-etched and wheel-engraved botanical and avian auspicious motif.
Technique & Materials:
Two-layered glass: a base of pure milky opaline white and a top layer of translucent vivid ruby red glass carved in relief (cameo glass).
Finely executed carving on the petals and the venation of the leaves.
Engraved Decoration:
The Body & Neck: Large naturalistic scene featuring blooming lotus flowers (Lianhua) in full bloom, buds, broad aquatic leaves, and a flying bird (swallow / swift), symbolizing purity, peace, and spring.
The neck and foot are outlined by solid ruby red glass bands.
Height: 22.7 cm
Weight: 1274 g (1.274 kg)
Overall condition: Excellent original condition.
Condition details:
No chips, cracks, flakes, or restorations.
Very vivid colors and a beautiful contrast between ruby red and the opaque ground. Minor micro-scratches from wear under the base.
[Asian Art / Beijing Glass] Important Baluster Vase in Cameo Glass, Two-Layered Ruby Red on Opaline White Ground with Lotus & Swift – China, 20th Century
Superb and elegant baluster vase in Beijing glass (Peking Cameo Glass), carved in relief with acid-etched and wheel-engraved botanical and avian auspicious motif.
Technique & Materials:
Two-layered glass: a base of pure milky opaline white and a top layer of translucent vivid ruby red glass carved in relief (cameo glass).
Finely executed carving on the petals and the venation of the leaves.
Engraved Decoration:
The Body & Neck: Large naturalistic scene featuring blooming lotus flowers (Lianhua) in full bloom, buds, broad aquatic leaves, and a flying bird (swallow / swift), symbolizing purity, peace, and spring.
The neck and foot are outlined by solid ruby red glass bands.
Height: 22.7 cm
Weight: 1274 g (1.274 kg)
Overall condition: Excellent original condition.
Condition details:
No chips, cracks, flakes, or restorations.
Very vivid colors and a beautiful contrast between ruby red and the opaque ground. Minor micro-scratches from wear under the base.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
China
Model
Important Cameo Glass Baluster Vase, Ruby Red Overlay on an Opaline White Ground, Decorated with
Material
Beijing glass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
22.7 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
20th
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