Epines (Thorns)
Object NameBox with Cover and Scarab Clasp
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, Silver-plated Brass
Datedesigned in 1911
Place MadeFrance, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched, assembled
SizeOverall H: 8.6 cm, W: 28.4 cm, D: 13.9 cm
Accession Number73.3.41
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Art Nouveau Belgium France
French Art Glass
Not On View
Physical DescriptionBox with Cover and Scarab Clasp, "Epines (Thorns)". Transparent green glass, silver-plated brass; mold-pressed, acid-etched, assembled. Transparent partially acid-etched green glass with silver-plated brass stylized scarab clasp and hinges; box and cover are mold-pressed. Curvilinear rectangular shape; intertwined stylized thorn-covered vines in high and low relief.Provenance
Source
Martin Cohen
- 1973-08-29
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
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