Brian Strand Poet Ekphrasis

Vive La Difference

A
haiga
talking point-
forever in 
glass

verreries parlante Emile Galle

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89mile_Gall%C3%A9

"GaIIé" techniques include the engraving or application of romantic verse onto glass vessels. 
Such wares are termed verrerie parlante (talking glassware)

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Abe Lopez July 1, 2009 at 8:14 PM very nice. I'm always learning new things on te soup. a wealth of knowledge.

Sandra Hudson July 1, 2009 at 4:59 PM Hey Brian, Check this out!-AA http://cliptank.com/PeopleofInfluencePainting.htm

Carrie Richards July 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM Inspired me to look it up, and yes..quite lovely, but made even more interesting knowing about the engraving of verse...I love the phrase "talking glassware". Thanks for sharing!

Sandra Hudson July 1, 2009 at 3:48 AM Cabochons and all. I had to look that one up, now have in memory. Beautiful but not my taste. I lean more toward tiffany. Thanks for this chance to broaden my mind.:))-AA