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cigarette box

Object NameCigarette Box with Cover

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Patina

Datedesigned in 1924

TechniqueMold-pressed, applied patina

SizeOverall H: 4.5 cm, W: 10.1 cm, D: 10 cm

Accession Number2011.3.252

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Place Made

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

Physical DescriptionCigarette Box with Cover, "Khédive (Khedive)". Colorless glass, reddish-brown patina; mold-pressed, applied patina. (a) Square cigarette box with sides decorated with fanned bird feathers, circular medallion, and two snakes. Reddish-brown patina applied to decorated surface. (b) Square cover with band of decoration around outer edge. Reddish-brown patina applied to decorated surface.
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