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

Jug With Stopper

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

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1878-1880

MediumGlass | Gilt | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

InscribedEngraved on bottom side in script: "E.Gallé Nancy" & round paper label: "Vase Etrusque/Paris/20 Malesherbes 20."

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6430

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 1 Sh3

DescriptionJug and stopper. JUG: Enameled pale amber glass. Ribbed flask shape on a solid round foot with 1.75" high slightly flaring neck and a pinched lip. Applied solid ribbed handle. Enameled somber colors-blues, roses, greens, blacks and gilt. Stylized flowers and leaves. STOPPER: Matching flat stopper with an attached wafer with a crimped rim. Crown-like.