Fan-shaped vase with the image of a rooster
Fan-shaped vase with the image of a rooster
France, Nancy
Late 19th century
Ceramics; painting, glazing, firing, appliqué
Height 43 cm
Signature: Gallé à Nancy
Fan-shaped faience vase with circular top edge and flat base, the edges highlighted with the thin blue border. The vase front side is decorated with a relief image of a rooster with bright blue and yellow plumage, standing on one leg, with a lush tail and crest, among plants and wheat stalks, with a yellow butterfly above. One of the sides depicts plants in the form of large yellow flowers, dandelions and thistles, with blue flowers and leaves, as well as small details imitating seeds and flying parts of plants. Stylised images of flowers resembling carnations, with thin, gracefully curved stems and leaves, painted in blue and yellow are on the other side. The reverse side is decorated with a stylised foliage motif resembling thistles or wildflowers.
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