An Applied, Enamelled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase

By Daum Nancy, circa 1895

In the 'Japonisme' style, finely enamelled to depict a dragonfly, the reverse etched to depict blossoming branches with gilt highlights, the handles applied and scrolled to depict dragonfly tails, with gilt signature Daum Nancy incorporating the Cross of Lorraine, and with the original printed retailer's label Magasins Japonais E.Dussuc Lyon

6 in (15.2 cm) high

cf. Janine Bloch-Dermant, L'Art du Verre en France 1860-1914, p.155
Beatrice Salmon, Daum-Collection du Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, fig.194

In Japan, the dragonfly is a symbol of courage, strength and happiness. It often appears in art and literature, especially haiku. In ancient mythology, Japan was known as Akitsushima, which means 'Land of the Dragonfly'.