inkwell
Object NameInkwell
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass
Datedesigned in 1912
Place MadeFrance, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched
SizeOverall H: 10.5 cm, W: 15.2 cm, D: 15.1 cm
Accession Number2011.3.198
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass
Not On View
Physical DescriptionInkwell, "Biches (Does)". Opaque black and colorless glass; mold-pressed, acid-etched. (a) Solid opaque black base. (b) Four-sided opaque black inkwell holder. Each side of holder decorated with deer set amid scrolling ferns. (c) Colorless glass inkwell. (d) Square opaque black cover. Sides and top decorated with scrolling branches.Provenance
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
