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inkwell

Object NameInkwell

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass

Datedesigned in 1912

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)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Place Made

France, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville

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.
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