Tête de monstre japonais, ca. 1882–1885

Vase, "Head of a Japanese Monster"

DesignÉmile Gallé, Nancy 1846–1904 Nancy

ExecutionBurgun, Schverer & Co., 1704–1969

Distributed byÉmile Gallé (Maison), 1846–1936

Clear glass, mould blown, cut, enameled and gilt, engraved

(H x Ø)13,1 × 12,6 cm

Place of originNancy

Place of originMeisenthal

Status

not on display

About the workThe craftsmanship here is reminiscent of twelfth-century rock crystal work from the Middle East. The motif, however, was modelled on a Japanese ceramic lion owned by the glass artist Émile Gallé. His monogram on the vessel is also inspired by stamped signatures in Japanese script. The characters on the front are Chinese and can be translated as follows: “He who receives kindness but does not show genuine gratitude is not a real person.”

AccessionGift of Helmut Hentrich, 1975

Inventory numberP 1975-53

Contact

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