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

Tumbler | Vase

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

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1878

MediumMold blown glass | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (4.1 x 6.4 cm)
Base: 2 in. (5.1 cm)

InscribedEngraved on bottom edge: "Emile Gallé à Nancy".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6429

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On view

DescriptionTumbler/vase of mold blown pale amber glass. Ribbed vertically and horizontally with enameled floral sprays and a central dragon. Above this is a crown. Polished pontil.

Label TextTUMBLER Cristallerie d'Emile Galle, Nancy, France Ca.1878 Mold-blown glass; enameled, gilded. mark: engraved on bottom edge Emile Galle/a Nancy Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6429