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

Cameo Vase

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

CultureFrench

MediumGlass | Cameo

DimensionsOverall: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

InscribedSigned in relief, lower side: "Gallé".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6504

Not on view

DescriptionVase; cylindrical on solid narrow base and straight 1/2" neck. Cameo; semi-opaque and thin blue; cased pale yellow except under blossoms and top leaves. Flowing bush with leaves (hydrangea?) and stems; latter appears green over yellow casing.