Reverse Painted Sunflower Bowl

This luminous sunflower bowl showcases the historic technique of reverse painting on glass — where artists paint from the back surface, layering background last and foreground first. Used since the medieval period in both Europe and China, reverse-painted glass gained popularity in 18th- and 19th-century folk traditions.

The sunflower motif, executed in bold tones and viewed through the glass, feels almost jewel-like in its luminosity. As both a functional piece and decorative accent, it evokes warmth, optimism, and the enduring artistry of hand-painted glassware