Taiwanese Aqua Glass Paperweight Liuligongfang (琉園) cast glass art piece titled “Angel” (天使) 琉園 天使) Dated 1996.8 Numbered 533/899 5” T x 3-1/4” L x 2” W 533/899 = Liuli Studio – “Angel” August 1996 Piece No. 533 of 899

琉園 is the Chinese name of Liuligongfang / LIULI, the famous Taiwanese cast-glass art house founded in 1987 by Loretta Yang (楊惠姍) and Chang Yi (張毅). This paperweight is an earlier piece, making it scarce and hard to find. The aqua/green color represents Jade. Two dragons join together to form the cloud handle which represents heavenly blessings. The Hulu gourd symbol on the front and back is a very common motif in Chinese art and has several auspicious meanings:

Overall Symbolism: • Protection from misfortune (hulu + jade symbolism) • Longevity and health (hulu) • Harmony and elevated mind (bell symbolism) • Heavenly blessings (cloud handle) • Good luck and prosperity (combined motifs)

In short, it is a paperweight meant to sit on a desk or shelf and bring “Good fortune, harmony, protection, and long life.”

Condition: No condition issues noted.

Measurements are approximate, please see pictures for condition and measurements as they are part of the description. S3-14A

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