Fire-polishing is a technique where a broad flame was used to heat and melt the surface of a vase. The process results in a shiny overall surface. It's a technique that Gallé used infrequently, but with great success, as on this vase.

The vase is decorated with bindweed flowers, on an elegant shape. They're the loveliest shade of cerulean blue, on a soft aqua-colored background. The pastel colors work perfectly together.

The size is a nice and big at 15½" tall. The very fancy signature, Gallé, is found in the background toward the bottom. Mint condition.