Vase
1900 (made)
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Designed by Emile Galle, for the Galle glassworks. It was shown in the international exhibition, Paris, 1900. Like many of his contemporaries Galle was very influenced by Japanese design. He was also a trained botanist and these two interests are combined in the decoration of this vase. Inscribed "Galle Exposition 1900"and "chrysanthemum"in Greek, enamelled.
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Materials and techniques | Acid-etched glass, enamelled and gilded |
Brief description | Vase, France, Lorraine (Nancy), designed by Emile Gallé, for Gallé glassworks, 1900 |
Physical description | Designed by Emile Galle, for the Galle glassworks. It was shown in the international exhibition, Paris, 1900. Like many of his contemporaries Galle was very influenced by Japanese design. He was also a trained botanist and these two interests are combined in the decoration of this vase. Inscribed "Galle Exposition 1900"and "chrysanthemum"in Greek, enamelled. |
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Other number | 9444 - Glass gallery number |
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Accession number | 1622-1900 |
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Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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