Vase
Manufacturer
Émile Gallé
(French, 1846-1904)
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1874
MediumFaïence
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (16.5 x 13.7 cm)
InscribedStamped on bottom: "E. Galle/illegible/de Nancy".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2944
Not on view
DescriptionVase with incised designs of a large moth with foiled enamel decorations as the central motif on one side and two large leaves on the other. A band of dragonflies and leaves with foil is placed against a lavender background. The main body color is a mottled yellow-gold. Interior is plain black.
18th century
18th century
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
