Vase “Marine mythology”
Vase “Marine mythology”
France
Circa 1884
Multilayered glass, enamel; engraving, gilding, painting, etching
8.0 x 8.8 cm
Engraved signature on the bottom: “Émile GALLÉ/fect/Nancy”
The vase is made of multilayered glass and has a round, bulbous shape with wide neck and narrow base. The body of the vase is engraved with the images of sea goddesses against a background pattern resembling flowing water, while small air bubbles (bullage) scattered across the bottom symbolize sea foam. The rim and base are decorated with a thin gold border and a rim with a decorative scroll pattern.
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