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

Vase

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

CultureFrench

MediumMold blown glass | Cameo

DimensionsOverall: 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm)
Base: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)

InscribedSigned in relief lower side "Galle" and something else before that. See card.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number72.28

Not on view

DescriptionCylindrical vase of pale green mold blown glass. Hexagonal body. Centrally waisted. Round bottom, shoulder and rim. Acid-cut cameo and enameled with soft colors, mauve, tans, browns. Floral and leaf design. One butterfly on upper stem. Background is rough textured (etched). Polished pontil.