Vase
Manufacturer
Desire Christian & Sohn
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1897-1899
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
InscribedIncised across the bottom and polished pontil: "Geb Christian(with flourishes on the C)/Meisenthal/Loth=".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6617
Not on view
DescriptionCameo vase. Urn shaped with a short round rim. Clear, chartreuse then brown. Thinly acid-cut leaving a thin background of a tan iris design.
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
Muller Freres
Legras & Cie
Daum Frères