Western European Art Glass and Ceramics

Vase in the form of a Syrian lamp (mosque lamp), with enamel decoration

    Vase in the form of a Syrian lamp (mosque lamp), with enamel decoration

    France, Nancy

    The 1890s

    Gallé Émile manufactory

    Clear colorless glass; glassblowing, hot-working technique (free-blown glass), enamel painting, gold painting

    Engraved (scratched?) mark on the base: E. Galle // Nancy

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    Colourless transparent glass vase in the form of a Syrian lamp (mosque lamp) with rounded body, flared neck, and conical base. The surface of the vase is decorated with polychrome enamel painting. The neck features a deer hunt scene and floral ornament against gold background; the upper part of the body features animals (animal motifs) also against gold background. The lower part is entirely covered with an ornament of S-scrolls; the stem of the vase is decorated with a stylized floral pattern against gold background. The surface of the vase is fitted with suspension loops made of colourless transparent glass.

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