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

Vase

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

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1896

MediumGlass | Cameo

DimensionsOverall: 15 3/4 in. (40 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

InscribedWith engraved chrysanthemum blown and marked around it: "Cristallerie de Gallé Nancy dépose".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number72.29

Not on view

DescriptionStick vase of cameo glass. Oval bulb with a slightly flaring neck. Clear, then opaque white, and then yellow amber chrysanthemum design. Polished pontil.

Published ReferencesSotheby Auction CATALOG, 10/24/82, Monaco, design illustrated #35.