Vase - Ceramic

It’s a very pretty Art Deco ceramic piece. Your vase is a typical creation from Faïencerie Gallay, which was located in Vallauris, France.
​Here are some details to light your lantern on this object:
​Origin: Gallay in Vallauris
The Gallay family played an important role in the revival of Vallauris pottery in the early 20th century (primarily in the 1920s to the 1940s). Before Picasso made the town world-famous after the war, ateliers like Gallay were already producing pieces with highly worked glazes.
​Characteristics of your piece
​Style: The geometric form and the pronounced vertical lines are characteristic of the Art Deco period.
The Glaze: This blend of green, blue and almost metallic or iridescent reflections is emblematic of their craftsmanship. They often used enamel glazes with “effects” that flow and blend during firing.
​Signature: The recessed mark "GALLAY" with the form number (here C/2) is the workshop’s standard signature. The number allowed workers and customers to identify the model in their production catalog.