Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:late 18th–early 19th century Culture:China Medium:Yellow glass with carved and incised decoration Dimensions:H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. of rim 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) Classification:Glass Credit Line:Purchase, Barbara and William Karatz Gift, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2014 Accession Number:2014.254 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
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:late 18th–early 19th century Culture:China Medium:Yellow glass with carved and incised decoration Dimensions:H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. of rim 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) Classification:Glass Credit Line:Purchase, Barbara and William Karatz Gift, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2014 Accession Number:2014.254 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