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Colbert

Object NameInkwell

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Enameled

Datedesigned in 1924

TechniqueMold-pressed, enameled

SizeOverall H: 5 cm, W: 26.9 cm, D: 15.6 cm

Accession Number2011.3.197

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

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

Physical DescriptionInkwell, "Colbert". Colorless glass, black enamel; mold-pressed, enameled. (a) Rectangular tray with concave section for pen and well for ink. Pen holder flanked by two birds enameled black sitting amid berries. Inkwell encompassed by ring of seven birds enameled black sitting amid branches with berries. (b) Circular straight-walled cover for inkwell. Top of inkwell decorated with three birds enameled black sitting amid branches with berries.
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