Vase (Jardinière) in the form of a handbag with floral ornament
Vase (Jardinière) in the form of a handbag with floral ornament
France, Nancy
Circa 1880
Faience; underglaze painting, glazing, overglaze polychrome painting
22.5 x 19.5 x 12.5 cm
Stamped monogram: "E ‡ G" (with a Cross of Lorraine) déposé; signature: Emile Gallé / à Nancy (ornamental four-line inscription in red paint on the base)
A glazed faience vase (jardinière) imitating a soft, fabric handbag gathered at the neck with a wavy, pleated rim. The tall, shaped handle features a molded woven pattern. At the center of the body is a large, open rose in pink and purple shades, accompanied by small violet and blue wildflowers (forget-me-nots, violets) and green foliage. Smaller flower buds are located on the sides of the vase.
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