vase

Object NameVase

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Maker Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass

Datedesigned in 1926

TechniqueMold-blown, acid-etched

SizeOverall H: 7.1 cm, Diam (max): 7.3 cm

Accession Number93.3.55

Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Lewison

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Place Made

France, possibly Combs-la-Ville; France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder

Physical DescriptionVase, "Théhéran (Tehran)". Colorless glass; mold-blown, acid-etched. Miniature spherical vessel with wide short collared neck and slightly flared rim; overall acid-etched body decoration in low relief of four large circular medallions enclosing symmetrical design of four birds with fanned tails on foliated branches (depiction of birds is different within each medallion), each pendant between medallions also decorated with a bird; background has matte surface; slightly concave flattened circular base, no pontil.
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