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Vase, 1871

Vase, 1871
Glass
French, Nancy, Emile Gallé
Mark: 'Gallé à Nancy'
Height: 16 cm.
Vase engraved with two pigeons, inscribed ‘deux pigeons s’amoient d’amour tendre’, 1871
The inscription refers to La Fontaine’s fables, in which a pigeon leaves his mate to travel and subsequently endures great misfortune.
Bought by Joséphine Bowes from the London International Exhibition 1871
 

Artist / Maker: Emile Gallé (1846-1904)

Place: Nancy

Object Type: vase

Actual Date: 1871

Century: 19th century

Material: Glass

Museum Accession Number: G.295