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

Covered Box

Manufacturer Amalric Walter (French, 1870 - 1959)

MediumPâte de verre

DimensionsOverall: 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6524

Terms

Green
Orange
Brown
Yellow
Tan
Nancy, France

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DescriptionBox and lid. Round pate de verre; sea foam opaque with air bubbles bottom and up sides orange with brown streaks almost to rim with six large raised beetles (cameo) among raised green leaves around. The lid fits into the box and is yellow tan with raised central knob with three triangularly placed raised beetles and raised green leaves.

Label TextBOX WITH BEETLES Amalric Walter, Nancy, France Henri Berge, Sculptor Ca. 1920-1925 Pate de verre. Marks: incised on lower right side of bowl A WALTER/NANCY On opposite side Berge/Sc Incised on bottom of bowl A LA/MARQUISE/DE SEVIGNE Incised on lid AW/N and Berge Gift: Jean Outland Chrysler Collection 71.6524