Peking Glass Bowl
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/8 × 8 3/8 inches (7.94 × 21.27 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Glen W. Dickinson Jr.
Object numberF91-66/4
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DescriptionBowl has rounded sides and a well-formed foot rim. The sides of the bowl are faceted in a beehive pattern. The glass is very heavy and semi-translucent. The faceting of the bowl is concave, and this contributes to the appearance of a lighter pattern on the exterior of the bowl.
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