Vase depicting a unicorn, fleur-de-lis, and a crown
Vase depicting a unicorn, fleur-de-lis, and a crown
France, Nancy
Circa 1880
Faience; painted decoration, gilding
27 x 13.5 x 12 cm
Stamped monogram: "E ‡ G" (with the Cross of Lorraine) "déposé" and signature: "Emile Gallé / à Nancy"
The faience vase has a cylindrical body, slightly flaring towards the center and tapering towards the base, with two vertical handles at the top. The central part of the vase features an image of a unicorn surmounted by a heraldic crown. Stylized fleur-de-lis motifs are scattered across the entire surface of the vase.
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