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

Art Nouveau Stick Vase

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

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1878-1884

MediumGlass | Gilt | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Base: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

InscribedMarked in gilt across bottom, entwined gilt floral design: "Emile Galle de Nancy in Z et fecit" and an "E" and "G" to the side, one above the other with an = with a / through it in the middle.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6406

Not on view

DescriptionStick vase of amber glass. Enameled with a floral design in somber shades of mauve, yellow, white, green, blue and brown. Inner layer of bubbly and irregular patches of browns, mostly on the bulb part. Neck is 14" high.

Label TextCristallerie d'Emile Galle Nancy, France Stick Vase, ca. 1878-84 Blown glass; inclusions, enameled, gilded Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6406