A cameo glass vase decorated with an etched landscape featuring a flock of sheep
A cameo glass vase decorated with an etched landscape featuring a flock of sheep
France, Nancy
1893-1896
Opal glass; internal mottling (powder inclusions), acid-etching, monochrome painting, gilding
Height – 21.5 cm
Hand-painted mark on the underside of the base: Daum / Cross of Lorraine – ‡ / Nancy
An opal glass vase of ovoid form, raised on a hemispherical base. The textured body of the vase is decorated with monochrome painting. One side depicts a rural landscape with grazing sheep and the figure of a shepherd watching over them, while the other side features daisies. The textured base of the vase is adorned with daisies set against a gold background.
9829MC3249/ДПИ