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

Vase

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

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1895

MediumGlass | Cameo

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

InscribedMarked in relief on bottom around relief of clover-like blossom: "Cristallerie Gallé Modele et decor déposes".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6449

Not on view

DescriptionSmall squat urn shaped vase. Short straight neck. Cameo glass. Heavy. Red then blue over clear. Clover-like blossoms and leaves and three moths, two of which are in flight. One moth has its wings folded, sitting on a stem. Similar in design and color to 71.6446. See also GEFG.68.11, 70.44, & 70.48.

Published ReferencesSotheby's MONACO SALE CATALOG, 10/24/82, #28, design illustrated.