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Vase
Emile Gallé (French, 1846–1904)
French (Nancy)
about 1895-1900
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Blown colored glass with etched and enameled decoration
Dimensions
19.05 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur B. Nichols, in memory of Dorothy Nichols, his daughter
Accession Number64.2000
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsGlass
DescriptionYellow, red and white, with infusions of gold. Cameo carved portions suggest moslem designs of geometric and floral motifs, containing traces of gold paint. Painted enamel flowers suggest nasturtiums. Lower carved designs suggest clover leaves.
Signed
Incised on base: "Cristallerie de Galle a Nancy"
Marks
Incised on base: "Cristallerie de Galle a Nancy"
Provenance1964, gift of Arthur Nichols, Melrose, MA, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 14, 1964)