New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Vase/Jug

Manufacturer Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé (French, 19th Century)

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1874-1904

MediumCameo | Blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)

InscribedIncised on bottom: "Cristallerie de Gallé Nancy modele et decor deposes".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6642

Not on view

DescriptionCameo jug/vase. Footed with a 1" neck and a flaring rim. Red over yellow with a stylized orchid design with a central patch of aventurine. Attached pink handle. Neck is cased with opalescent.

Published ReferencesCHRYSLER MUSEUM NEWSLETTER, Aug. 1972, Vol. 1, No. 6, illus.