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Charll shared this beautiful Xianfeng (1851-1861) dated bottle depicting NeZha combating the Dragon King amongst a rolling sea of blue and eight mythical sea creatures.


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« Reply #20 on: September 22, 2017, 05:14:36 am »

Hi Adrian,

Good explanation of how to copy Rube's bottle in modern times. I am an enamelist who also began fusing glass a few years ago. Today's kilns with reliable temperature controls combined with good instincts on the part of the craftsman can prevent distortion of cold-worked applied glass. As you indicated, the lower temperature used to tack fuse glass does not distort the glass if done properly.

I have such respect of glass workers and blowers of the past that had none of the controls and information available today. True artisians. I can honestly say that I am in awe of what they accomplished. From goblets to snuff bottles, a craft that is as complex as it is beautiful.

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Toni-Lee
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