Emile GALLE, FLACON with ORIENTALIST decoration, 1880s Flattened round gourd shape on circular pedestal. Two translucent cabochons in relief on either side of the circular opening hemmed with heat. Amber-colored goblet with engraved decoration. In the centre, a large medallion with opaque red-brown enamel decoration of symmetrical foliage in the Safavid style. Two other small medallions on the sides, among an engraved decoration of flowers and a large scroll in serrated ribbon which continues around the medallions of the large sides. The pedestal has a stream of alternating fleur-de-lys fleurons. Engraved signature: "E. Gallé déposé". H. 10.5 cm.

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