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

Vase

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

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1925

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Base: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

InscribedMarked in relief, upper side: "Gallé" and a paper label: "Victor Bailly et Files".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6488

Not on view

DescriptionMold blown and cameo blow-out vase. Fat urn shape with a narrow flaring rim. Clear, then opaque white then red/amber. Inside is thinly washed with a golden semi-iridescent color. Apples on branches with leaves design.

Label TextVASE WITH APPLES Cristallerie d'Emile Galle, Nancy, France Ca. 1925 Mold-blown cased glass; acid-etched. Mark: in relief near rim Galle Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6488