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1889-90 Emile Gallé, Nancy Mount: Bapst et Falize, Paris Height (with lid): 27.5 cm. Diameter: 12.5 cm Mould-blown: two-layed glass: clear with metal oxide additions (blue, greem brown-black) and subdued pink. Multi-plane etching and engraving Entered in 1931 from the Winter Palace (not yet part of the Hermitage) Engraved inscription on the body: O beauté des choses, qui meurent! || Les grandes ailes de la mort || qui, sans les blesser, les effleurent || leur donne un charme plus fort... || Emile Hinzelin ["O, the beauty of things that perish. The great wings of death that touch without wounding give them a greater charm."] Engraved inscription and signature: habitaculum vetus et fragile quam fragilioris || Enimulat || Nanceils Em. Galle faciebat Vitratius ann. 1889-90; on the base: E [Cross of Lorraine] [seashell] G |
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