Vase with Anemones
Vase with Anemones
France, Nancy
Glass; acid-etching
Signed "Daum Nancy"
The vase features a classic baluster form (resembling an elegant, elongated pitcher or a budding flower) resting on a stable, disc-shaped footed base. The body gently expands toward the center, drawing focus to the floral decor, while the wide, semi-flared rim perfectly balances the piece's harmonious proportions. The background color seamlessly transitions from a translucent, frosted white near the rim to delicate pinkish-brown, ochre, and earthy tones toward the base. The centerpiece of the composition is a large, fully bloomed anemone flower. The petals are crafted from a deep claret-red layered glass, appearing voluminous and lifelike due to the fine hand-finishing and engraving. The leaves and stems at the base of the flower are executed in a multi-layered cameo relief technique, where the dark outer layer of glass has been acid-etched to create the silhouettes of the flora in the foreground. The upper, lighter section of the vase possesses a characteristic finely textured, frosted surface that softly diffuses light.
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