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

Vase

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

CultureFrench

MediumGlass | Gilt | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 in. (5.1 cm)

InscribedEtched on base: "Cristallerie Emile Gallé modele et decor depose".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6694

Not on view

DescriptionSlightly tapering cylindrical vase with a bulge and ridges at the base. Olive green with red flecks in the neck. Enameled flowers in lavender, brown, yellow, rose and enameled applied glass centers of flowers. Etched and gilded leaves around the bottom. Worn gilt at the rim.