A FINE GALLÉ ENAMELLED GLASS VASE inspired by Safavid Persian metalwork, of gently rounded tubular form, the smoky glass body etched and enamelled with a variety of irregular panels containing arabesque interlace and scrolling floral designs around various enamelled and gilt cartouches containing amber glass figures engaged in a variety of activities, a red, white and blue floral enamelled border within gold margins around the neck, the base signed E. Gallé, Nancy, circa 1870, (surface gilding rubbed)