Vase Imitating Realgar
Date: 1750-1800, (Ch'ing Dynasty, 1644-1912)
Dimensions:
6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Medium: glass
Place of Origin: China
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1920.14
Label Text:Realgar is an orange-red mineral consisting of arsenic sulfide that has a resinous luster. The ancient Chinese believed realgar was an antidote for all poisons, and therefore most effective for driving away evil spirits and killing insects.
DescriptionRed and orange glass, the orange appearing as the outline of a leaf and flower pattern, the red as a background.
Marbled opaque red and black non-lead glasses. Elongated baluster shape; flared neck with polished rim; circular foot, polished flat, with polished concave pontil mark in the center; pontil mark. Blown and polished.
Marbled opaque red and black non-lead glasses. Elongated baluster shape; flared neck with polished rim; circular foot, polished flat, with polished concave pontil mark in the center; pontil mark. Blown and polished.
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