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Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2021.
Dragonfly Bowl
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2021.
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2021.

Dragonfly Bowl

Manufacturer Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé (French, 19th Century)
Dateca. 1889
MediumGlass | Enamel | Gilt
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler
Object number71.6654
Terms
  • Martele
  • Opaque
  • White
  • Brown
  • Gilt
  • Nancy, France
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Not on view
DescriptionVase/bowl. Heavy oval. Thickly enameled with a dragonfly design on the cameo. Clear then opaque white then dark brown. Minute faceted cut. Background Martele with patches of gilt. The thick enameling of the dragonflies in dark colors. "Japanese" style.

Label TextDRAGONFLY BOWL Christallerie d'Emile Galle, Nancy, France Ca. 1889 Blown cased glass; cut, enameled, gilded. Mark: engraved on bottom E. Galle/Nancy Gift: Jean Outland Chrysler Collection 71.6654
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