decanter

Object NameDecanter with Stopper

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Patina

Datedesigned in 1920

TechniqueMold-blown, mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina

SizeOverall H: 33.8 cm, W: 12.6 cm, D: 12.6 cm

Accession Number2011.3.324 A

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

France, Combs-la-Ville

Physical DescriptionDecanter with Stopper, "Coquilles (Shells)". Colorless glass, brown patina; mold-blown decanter, mold-pressed stopper, acid-etched, applied patina. (a) Four-sided decanter with walls that taper in towards long, narrow neck. Each wall of vessel decorated with a large fan-shaped shell; brown patina applied to shells. (b) Matching stopper with spiral-shell spire top.
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