vase

Object NameVase with Flowers

Maker Émile Gallé (French, 1846 - 1904)

Made FromGlass

Date1900-1994

Place MadeFrance, Nancy

Techniqueblown, cased, acid-etched, ground

SizeH: 23.2 cm, D(rim): 2.5 cm, (max): 7.9 cm

Accession Number94.3.98

Credit LineBequest of Suzanne Nady

Curatorial Area(s)

Not On View

Physical DescriptionWhite opalescent, cased with colorless, blue translucent under violet; glass; blown, cased, acid-etched, ground. Vase: egg-shaped. Rim slightly flared, with lip flattened by grinding; neck narrow, tapering toward bottom; base plain, with underside ground flat at edge and slightly concave at center, presumably to removed pontil mark. Acid-etched cameo decoration in several shades of blue and violet, covering most of wall: part of vine with tendrils, leaves, and flowers; stems and tendrils are narrow and sinuous; leaves are lanceolate, with irregularly serrated edges and veins; flowers have four oval petals, pointed at tips, and prominent pistils. Bottom of wall is solid violet; parts of opalescent background are light blue, especially among flowers. Raised blue signature among leaves and flowers: "Gallé" above ligature.

Provenance

Source Estate of Suzanne Nady