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Vase

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

Date1898

MediumCameo | Blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Base: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler, in honor of Grover and Lida Outland

Object number71.6639

Terms

Colorless
Amber
Green
Amethyst
Art Nouveau
Nancy, France

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DescriptionBlown, acid-cut and carved cameo vase. Sunflower and sun design in the Oriental taste. Amber over colorless glass with internal patches of metallic flecks, amethyst, and green cabachon blossom centers. Internal surface is etched (frosted).

Label TextSUNFLOWER VASE Christallerie d'Emile Galle, Nancy, France Ca. 1898 Blown cased glass with internal metallic flecks, applied cabochon blossom centers; Mark: engraved on bottom Galle/depose Gift: Jean Outland Chrysler Collection 71.6639