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

Vase

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

CultureFrench

MediumMold blown glass | Cameo

DimensionsOverall: 8 15/16 in. (22.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. (6.7 x 7 cm)

InscribedPrinted circular paper label in center reading: "Emile Galle-Nancy-Paris" and in center inked: "48" and signed in relief along bulb side: "GALLE" vertically.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number72.33

Not on view

DescriptionStick vase with an oval bulb and a slightly flaring neck. Cameo mold blown glass. Ribbed red over clear. Inside is "frosted" to make transluscent. Poppy design and vertically down neck "Bonheur" (happiness). Polished pontil.