Western European Art Glass and Ceramics

Vase in the form of a lamp (oil lamp), with an image of a genie

    Vase in the form of a lamp (oil lamp), with an image of a genie

    France, Nancy

    The 1880s

    Gallé Émile manufactory

    Smoky clear glass and green clear glass; glassblowing, etching, gilding, enamel painting, gold painting, free-blown glass technique

    31.5 × 18.5 cm

    Hand-painted signature in brown enamel: E. Gallé à // Nancy depose

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    Smoky transparent glass vase in the form of a lamp (oil lamp) with a rounded, slightly flattened body and a high flared neck, on a ring base. The surface of the vase is decorated with relief inscriptions, figurative and ornamental compositions against a textured background. A polychrome enamel band of floral-geometric ornament decorates the foot. The enamel inscription runs along the rim. The surface of the vase is fitted with suspension loops made of transparent green glass.

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    8008MC2560/ДПИ