Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
Supported on a fairly high splayed foot the waste jar has the classical construction specific to this type of vessel with a bulbous container and a wide flaring mouth. The high foot adds an unusual elegance to this vessel.
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Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
The thin walls cased with the same yellow glass and carved with a decoration of flowers, sprigs and foliage on the outer and inner sides and on the rim.
Diam. 8 13/16 in. (22.4 cm.)
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Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
The bulbous body, supported by a sturdy tapering foot, faceted all over showing the undeniable make of the Imperial Workshop, the waist well marked by a double ring, the neck flaring to the wide open mouth.
H. 4 1/16 in. (10.2 cm.)... Click for details
Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
Carved in fairly high relief with a continuous design of stylized sprigs, foliage and lotus blossom, the very well-formed foot cased in red, it is a perfect example of the quality of the carving on glass reached during the reign of Emperor Qianlong.
H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm.)... Click for details
Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
The nearly cylindrical neck raising above the very full bulbous body supported on a high straight foot with a very thick bottom ring.
H. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm.)
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Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
this bowl with fairly thin walls that expand outward, then gently rise and culminate in a thickened rim is carved in high relief with a continuous design of military action and includes two horsemen about to stab an enemy with a halberd.
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Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
The richly colored twelve-lobbed bowl stands on a short sturdy foot, the lobs molded only on the highest two-thirds.
Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm.)
Provenance: Gadient Collection... Click for details
Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
The body, divided in thirty-two lobs and standing on a very large foot to ensure stability, colorless to imitate rock crystal,the base with an elaborate incised decoration all around, the mark incised in reverse so as to be read from the top.... Click for details
An elegant 18th/19th century Peking Glass vase in a modified double gourd form. The exterior layer is of a golden yellow color - the layer beneath is a pure white - and the final interior layer of glass is a delicate pink shade. All three layers appear to extend all the way to the bottom as you can see pink highlights at the seam of the foot when you hold the vase up to light. The vase measures 8 1/4" high and is 1 1/4" diameter at the top - 4" diameter at the widest - and the base is 2 5/8" dia... Click for details
Rare antique snuff bottle of Peking glass simulating moss agate and with an interesting surface. Peking glass was used to simulate all kinds of materials. And this is an exceptionally successful rendition of moss agate. Later top, well matched with composite spoon. Late 19th century to early Republic, about 100 years old.
About 2.3" tall. Good condition with normal wear from usage. No chips cracks or repairs. ... Click for details