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

Pitcher

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

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)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6434

Terms

Mauve
Cameo
Blue
Green
Nancy, France

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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.