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Object NameCusenier Carafe with Stopper
Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer Lalique et Cie (France)
Made FromGlass, Patina
Datedesigned in 1923
Place MadeFrance, possibly Combs-la-Ville; France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder
TechniqueMold-blown, mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina
Size(a) Carafe H: 20.7 cm, W: 14.7 cm, D: 11.5 cm; (b) Stopper H: 9.3 cm, W: 3.3 cm, D: 2.7 cm
Accession Number2011.3.327
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionCusenier Carafe with Stopper, "Prunelles (Sloes or blackthorn plums)". Colorless glass, brown patina; mold-blown carafe, mold-pressed stopper, acid-etched, applied patina. (a) Conical carafe with waisted neck and flared spout-less rim. C-shaped handle with branches bearing berries and leaves. Brown patina applied to handle. (b) Matching stopper with oval top.
Provenance
Source Elaine Steppa - 2011-12-09
Source Stanford Steppa - 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
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