No class barriers for fine glass
Updated: 2013-06-02 08:02
(China Daily)
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While Bohemian crystal and glass have graced the noblest tables of Europe, down-market lines have long been affordable for almost anyone.
Many feature thickly enamelled flower subjects that were painted with great speed. Other mass-produced pieces were decorated with colored lithographic prints copying famous paintings - inexpensive decor to brighten up ordinary homes.
Reverse glass painting is another Czech specialty: Images traditionally were carefully painted by hand on the back of panes of glass, which were later mounted in a beveled wooden frame.
Techniques still popular for glassware today include black staining, painted panels and stained glass.
(China Daily 06/02/2013 page13)