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

Vase

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

Dateca. 1925

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6505

Terms

Beige
Opaque
Chartreuse
Brown
Green
Nancy, France

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DescriptionVase; cameo; mold blown. Urn shape with 2.75" high straight neck and narrow solid dome base; cameo and then molded (?) beige opaque; then chartreuse then brown; brown branches, leaves with green and brown plums all slightly protruding, the fruit most of all. Base is brown background; beige is satin and design glossy.

Label TextVASE WITH LEMONS Cristallerie d'Emile Galle, Nancy, France Ca. 1925 Mold-blown cased glass; acid-etched. Mark: in relief near rim Galle Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6505