Western European Art Glass and Ceramics

“Thistle” decanter with a stopper

    “Thistle” decanter with a stopper

    France, Nancy

    Circa 1890

    Gallé Émile manufactory

    Smoky amber glass; colored enamel painting, blowing, appliques, polychrome enamel, gold painting

    Height: 28 cm, rim diameter: 4.5 cm, base: 2 x 8.5 cm, stopper: 6.5 x 5 cm

    Engraved mark on the bottom: “E. Gallé // à Nancy déposé”

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    Smoky amber glass decanter with rounded teardrop-shaped body, narrow neck, thickened rim, and stable base. The removable stopper is shaped as a mushroom cap. The vessel is decorated with the image of a thistle; its stems and prickly leaves, executed in colored enamel painting with gilding, smoothly curve around the body. The composition is complemented by round relief applications around the circumference of the object.

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