vase

Object NameVase

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Maker Lalique et Cie (France)

Made Fromsemi-lead glass

Datedesigned in 1924

Place MadeFrance

TechniqueMold-blown, acid-etched

SizeOverall H: 12.3 cm, D(body): 10.5 cm

Accession Number93.3.56

Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Lewison

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewModern Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless, opalescent semi-lead glasses, blue-green patina; mold-blown and acid-etched. Small spherical vessel with narrow elongated neck and flared rim ground and polished flat; body decorated in high relief with evenly spaced pointed ribs similar in form to fern fronds extending from base towards neck, ribs are colorless with pale blue-green patina, background is opalescent; flattened circular base, no pontil; inscribed in script on base: "R. Lalique France".
Provenance

Source Betty Lewison