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

Bowl

Manufacturer Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé (French, 19th Century)
CultureFrench
DateUnknown
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 8 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (21.6 x 33.7 cm)
Base: 7 7/8 x 11 3/4 in. (20 x 29.8 cm)
InscribedEngraved on bottom edge: "E Gallé à Nancy".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6405
Not on view
DescriptionBowl of amber glass with an oval bulging center. Enameled all over with various bugs in various sizes. Large grasshopper in a medallion on one long side and a beetle on the other. Somber mauves, black, white, brown and gilt.

Label TextCristallerie d'Emile Gallé Nancy, France Bowl, ca. 1878-90 Blown glass; enameled Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6405
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