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Art Nouveau Oval Vase

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

MediumBlown glass | Gilt | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. (6.7 x 7.9 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6697

Terms

Opaque
Yellow
Red
Colorless
Lavender
Green
Rose
Tan
Gilt
Nancy, France

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DescriptionBlown oval vase with vertical ridges forming regular indentations on the body, neck and rim. Opaque-top half is plated with yellow. Bottom half: yellow, then red-with an opaque stripe between the two. Also, an irregular rectangular patch of iridescent spatter is in the middle of one side (between glass layers). Enameled flower and leaf design over all in lavender, green, rose, and tan and some etched and gilded leaves and stems. All glossy.

Label TextCristallerie d'Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Oval Vase, ca. 1878-90 Blown glass; enameled, gilt Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6697