Early 20th Century Carved Green & White Cameo Peking Glass Ginger Jar

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This exquisite hand made Peking cameo glass ginger jar from the Chinese republic era, is an example of fine craftsmanship … Read more This exquisite hand made Peking cameo glass ginger jar from the Chinese republic era, is an example of fine craftsmanship and artistic excellence, having two layers of glass: jade green over bubble filled translucent white, the green layer has been carved away strategically to reveal the white, the entire surface is hand carved with decorative depiction of scholars in a peaceful garden setting, full of flowering prunus trees with extending branches, bridges, rocks and beautifully engraved with Chinese writings, the text reads as classical-style Chinese poetry alluding to natural scenery, the passage of time, and evocative imagery. See less