*A SMOKY GLASS BOTTLE VASE APOCRYPHAL MARK OF EMPEROR QIANLONG CHINA, REPUBLIC / MINGUO PERIOD Made of a translucent smoky glass, it rests on a short ring foot and has a globular body surmounted by a tubular neck. The base bears an apocryphal mark of Emperor Qianlong, a four-character one in kaishu script.: ‘乾隆年製’. H: 22,5 cm Note: Traditionally in China, glass was a relatively non-essential material, used for decorative and ritual purposes, and was not commonly accessible to Chinese people until the early twentieth century. The change of status for glass - from a minor material to a functional material for making vessels, lenses, and windows - occurred in the late 17th century, when glassware and scientific instruments from Europe inspired Emperor Kangxi to establish his own glass workshop under the supervision of European missionaries, whom brought the Venetian technology to China. 烟色玻璃瓶/花瓶带“乾隆年制”仿款 中国，晚清至民国 IMPORTANT NOTICE: *This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. The rate will depend on the final country of destination. The sole buyers based in Ireland will be subject to an extra 13,5% VAT. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.