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Object NameBowl
Maker Émile Gallé (French, 1846 - 1904)
Made FromGlass, enamel
Date1885-1904
Place MadeFrance, Nancy
Techniquecast or dip-molded (?), tooled, encased enamel
SizeH (max.): 5.1 cm, (min.): 3.8 cm; D (max.): 14.7 cm, (min.): 9.5 cm
Accession Number54.3.27
Credit LineBequest of Ellen D. Sharpe
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTranslucent, bubbly cloudy-colorless and light green veined glass; slight wear marks; cast or dip-molded (?) and tooled, with encased enamel. Flat, round, ground base, boat-like body with pinched spout-like front and back; gadroon-like horizontal ribs along body; engraved signature below rim: "Galle".
Provenance
Source Ellen D. Sharpe - 1954
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about 1560-1580
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about 1912
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