Basket
Manufacturer
Daum Frères
(French, founded 1878)
CultureFrench
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (15.6 x 10.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (15.6 x 10.5 cm)
InscribedSigned in relief off center on one of wide sides: "[mark -- see card] Daum Nancy".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6561
Not on view
DescriptionOblong basket with a plain frosted lemon handle. Mottled yellow-tan and bottom half dark purple. Cased and plated with clear; cameo and enameled brown orchid and green leaves; scroll design at bottom; highlighted with gilt. Background etched spider web pattern. Handle cracked near base.
