Western European Art Glass and Ceramics

Vase "Sphinx" on metal stand

    Vase "Sphinx" on metal stand

    France, Paris

    1875-1885

    François-Eugène Rousseau

    Yellow colour metal, multi-layered glass; gilding

    Height: 18.5 cm, rim: 9.5 x 8.5 cm, base: 10.5 x 8 cm, feet height: 3.5 cm

    Engraved mark on the base: "E. Rousseau Paris"

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    The vase is crafted from thick-walled multi-layered glass and features a rounded, nearly spherical shape. The central part is decorated with a relief image of a sphinx – a mythical creature with the body of a lion and a human head. The reverse side features stylized pyramids or mountains. The vase rests on an elegant gilded metal stand with four feet designed as floral patterns.

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