Artist: Émile Gallé (French, 1846–1904)
Medium: Glass
Signature: Incised Gallé signature
Dimensions:
4 1/2 in. h. x 7 1/2 in. d.
Description:
The thick and heavy glass walls in translucent pale green embedded with several layers of glass in lime green, opaque white, amethyst, deep pink and amber, in the form of large water lily blossoms, pads, leaves and buds, with a swirling, striated and mottled pattern and foil inclusions
Exterior wheel-carved to accentuate each flower with a swirling ribbed texture around the form
Type of Work: Decorative Arts