Vase
Artist
Georges Despret
(French, 1862-1952)
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1906
MediumPâte de verre
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 x 15 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (13.3 x 39.4 x 9.5 cm)
InscribedEngraved in script, bottom: "Despret/1093".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6479
Not on view
DescriptionVase of pâte de verre in the shape of an open shell fish with the shell form at the bottom and two muscles projecting from it forming the rest. In shades of mauve and tans. There is a serious break which appears to be repaired and painted over.
Georges Despret
Georges Despret
Georges Despret
Georges Despret