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

Bowl

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

CultureFrench

MediumGlass | Gilt | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)

InscribedEngraved on base around leaf design: "Emile Gallé" and on the edge: "modèle et decor deposés".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6428

Not on view

DescriptionBowl on a narrow round solid base. Top is scooped down in four curves, leaving four points. Ribbed inside. Pale amber enameled with a peony design. Center of the flowers is enameled applied glass. Colors are rose, pink, buff, tan and brown. The gilt on the rim is mostly worn off.