4x5 transparency scanned on Hasselblad Flextight X1 by Ed Pollard-2012.

Dragonfly Bowl

Artist Émile Gallé (French, 1846-1904)

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

Dateca. 1902

MediumBlown glass, marquetry, cameo-cut and engraved

Dimensions6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Base: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler

Object number71.6655

Terms

Dragonfly
Colorless
Brown
Tan
Yellow
Pink
Blue
Art Nouveau
Nancy, France

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Glass Art

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DescriptionThis is a blown, engraved and cameo cut, alabaster glass footed bowl. The internal coloring forms two dragonflies around the bowl, one with a marquetry body in relief and applied cabochon eyes, the other partially carved.

Label TextÉmile Gallé French (1846-1904) Dragonfly Bowl, ca. 1902 Blown glass, marquetry, cameo-cut and engraved Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Jean Outland Chrysler 71.6655