Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2021.

Bud vase

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

CultureFrench

MediumGlass | Gilt

Dimensions10 7/8 × 5 1/2 in. (27.6 × 14 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm)

InscribedEtched across polished pontil: "Cristallerie d'Emile Gallé Nancy modele et decor deposes 10".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6695

Not on view

DescriptionBud or stick vase with a rigaree band near the neck top and vertical rigaree attached to each side of the bulb and attached crimped foot. Olive green, neck and top of bulb with flecks of red. Enameled and etched with a gilt orchid design. The neck is etched. Gilt on the rim and rigaree of foot.