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What is a cameo vase?
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A cameo vase is a decorative glass vase that features a design in raised relief achieved by engraving, etching and carving. The earliest examples date back to ancient Roman times, and the decorative objects experienced a revival during the Art Nouveau and Neo-Grec periods. On 1stDibs, find a range of cameo vases.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass
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Located in New York, NY
This equisential detailed Art Deco Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase in Amber and Yellow W/Naturalist Detailing originates from France, Circa 1900. Features a golden base color with amber...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Vases
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Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Glass Vase « Roses » circa 1910
By Émile Gallé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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French Art Nouveau Caméo Glass Vase «Pavots » circa 1910
Multi-layered glass
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass
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Early 20th Century French Cameo Glass "Dragonfly Banjo Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
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A stunning late 19th Century French cameo glass banjo shaped vase decorated with a vibrant dragonfly hovering over a lilypad covered lake with excellent deep orange and yellow colour...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
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Glass