Vase
Manufacturer
Émile Gallé
(French, 1846-1904)
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1870
MediumFaïence
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)
InscribedRaised, bottom: "Emile Galle/Nancy/Depose".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2947
Not on view
DescriptionTall rectangular form vase with steps to the right side and a figure of a young boy in a flowered coat and vest and breeches. Eighteenth century style with a tricorn hat holding a pointer to words: Fentation/de/St Antoine. Figure of young girl and a monk and flying figures and animal seated in the curve of the A in Antoine. Spider web in background. Numerous monograms which seem to stand for St. Antoine. Pigs with curled tails ill. over vase.
