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Emile Gallé (French, 1846-1904)
Dragonfly Bowl, 1902
Blown, engraved, and enameled alabaster glass, 6 1/8 x 6 3/8 x 3 inches
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

This is a blown, engraved and cameo cut, alabaster glass footed bowl. The internal coloring forms two dragonflies around the bowl, one with a marquetry body in relief and applied cabochon eyes, the other partially carved.

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