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

Vase

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

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1889

MediumGlass | Gilt | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm)

InscribedEngraved on polished pontil around a crysanthemum leaf: "Cristallerie Emile Gallé modele et decor deposes".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6700

Not on view

DescriptionEnameled vase. Ribbed amber half nautilus moon shape top (cut out in that shape). Chrysanthemum type heavily enameled flowers with applied glass centers, which are also enameled. Gilt rim and gilt splotches too.

Label TextCHRYSANTHEMUM VASE Christallerie d'Emile Galle, Nancy, France Ca. 1889 Mold-blown glass with applied cabochon blossom centers; enameled, gilded. Mark: engraved on bottom around a chrysanthemum leaf Christallerie Emile Galle modele et decor deposes Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6700