Pitcher
Manufacturer
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
(French, 19th Century)
CultureFrench
MediumCameo | Glass | Enamel
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/4 x 4 7/8 in. (8.3 x 12.4 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/4 x 4 7/8 in. (8.3 x 12.4 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
InscribedMarked in center in script: "Emile Gallé".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6434
Not on view
DescriptionOval pitcher from a narrow rounded collar foot. Mauve acid-cut cameo glass. Enameled with a large butterfly and dragonfly on one side. Smaller dragonfly and moth on the other. All enameled with rather somber colors. Two with blue bodies and two with green. Background is acid cut overshot but not rough. Attached plain mauve strap-like faintly ribbed handle. Gilding at rim. Polished pontil.
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé