Chinese Peking Cameo Overlay Glass Vase With Bird and Pine Tree Motif, Frosted Art Glass

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A Chinese Peking glass vase executed in a layered overlay technique, with the surface carved to reveal a bird and … Read more A Chinese Peking glass vase executed in a layered overlay technique, with the surface carved to reveal a bird and pine tree composition. The design is articulated through contrasting tones, where darker branches and foliage emerge in relief against a softly frosted ground. The carving follows the curvature of the form, creating a continuous visual movement across the vessel.

The vase is constructed from multiple layers of glass, with the outer layer cut back to produce the cameo effect. This method introduces depth and dimensionality, allowing the natural motif to read with clarity while maintaining a restrained surface finish. The composition balances detail and negative space, with the bird positioned within the branching structure.

The form remains simple and upright, allowing the decorative carving to define the object. It functions as both a display vase and a study in layered glass technique.

Measures: 7.5"H X 4.25" LX 4.25" W

Weight: 1.4 lb

Age: Late 20th Century

Origin: China See less