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Miniature 'bijou' vase

Charles Schneider (French (Nancy), 1881–1953)
French
about 1922
Object Place: Europe, Epinay-sur-Seine, France

Medium/Technique Glass
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.)
Diameter: 4.6 cm (1 13/16in.)
Credit Line The John Axelrod Collection
Accession Number1985.489
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsGlass

DescriptionMiniature vase with trefoil (pinched) lip. Body of opaque yellowish green overlaid by a thick amethyst cover with an irregular edge over the upper half and four vines trailing down. Four yellow-orange dots are applied along each vine. Script signature Schneider painted in gold enamel on the lower body near the bottom.
Signed Schneider on lower body
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