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

Poppy Vase

Manufacturer Eugène Michel (French, active 1867 - ca. 1900)

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1895-1910

MediumBlown, cased, acid-etched, and cameo-carved glass

DimensionsOverall: 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Base: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)

InscribedEngraved on clear side: "Michel" in script.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6626

Not on view

DescriptionOval urn shaped vase with a round neck, flaring rim and flaring foot. Cameo. Deeply acid-cut and carved tulip design. Clear frosted background with a green geometric design at the neck and a green band at the rim. On each side is a large protruding purple tulip bud and a deep amber open one on the front and back, with the centers made with adventurine flecks, green leaves and buds.

Label TextEugène Michel French, active 1867–ca. 1900 Poppy Vase, ca. 1895–1910 Blown, cased, acid-etched, and cameo-carved glass Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6626 Published ReferencesNancy O. Merrill, A CONCISE HISTORY OF GLASS: REPRESENTED IN THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM GLASS COLLECTION, (The Chrysler Museum: Norfolk, VA, 1989), 69, No. 93 for info. and photo. Jeff Harrison, _Collecting with Vision: Treasures From the Chrysler Museum of Art_ (London: D. Giles Ltd., 2007), 134, fig. 165. ISBN: 978-0-940744-72-1