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

Vase

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

CultureFrench

MediumGlass | Gilt | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

InscribedEngraved on base inside a flower design surrounded by a waffle pattern: "Cristallerie Emile Gallé et Nancy" and on edge: "modéle et décors déposés".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6418

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-8, Case 48

DescriptionBulbous vase of pale amber ribbed glass with enameled forget-me-not flowers in shades of blue and lavender and some mustard for stems. Irregular patch of waffle pattern near the top and on bulbous part gilded. Worn. Gilt rim and shading down neck are also worn.