Vase depicting daffodils, lilies, and lilies of the valley
Vase depicting daffodils, lilies, and lilies of the valley
France, Nancy
Glass; acid etching, engraving, mold-blown glass
21 cm
Signed: Daum ≠ Nancy
The vase features an elegant oviform (oval) body that gently tapers downward into a low, stable circular foot (piédouche). The neck of the vase is slightly narrowed with a smooth, rounded rim.The piece is crafted from multi-layered colored glass. The primary background has a translucent, matte milky-white hue with subtle internal color variations, creating a misty or opalescent effect.
The surface of the vase is decorated with a botanical design in the acid-etching technique (cameo glass), resulting in a relief, three-dimensional pattern. The centerpiece of the composition consists of large daffodil blossoms with long, curved stems and upward-reaching leaves. The lower tier and the spaces between the stems are filled with delicate sprigs of flowering lilies of the valley. The leaves and flowers are hand-finished with colored enamels and gilding, which accentuates the petal contours and veining.
Rich emerald green is the dominant color, becoming most saturated at the base of the foot and the lower section of the vase's body. Toward the top, the green stems transition into lighter, herbaceous shades, softly contrasting with the white background. The daffodil blossoms feature a delicate golden-green sheen.
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