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perfume bottle

Object NamePerfume Bottle with Stopper

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Gold Leaf, Patina

Datedesigned in 1912

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

SizeOverall H: 9.6 cm, W: 6.9 cm, D: 3.3 cm; (a) Bottle H: 8.4 cm, W: 6.9 cm, D: 3.1 cm; (b) Stopper H: 2.6 cm, W: 3.2 cm, D: 3.2 cm

Accession Number2011.3.298

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Place Made

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

Physical DescriptionPerfume Bottle with Stopper, "Fougères (Ferns)". Colorless glass with green patina, green glass, gold leaf; mold-blown bottle, mold-pressed stopper, mold-pressed and applied medallion, acid-etched. (a) Rectangular bottle with slightly bulging walls, narrow cylindrical neck, and lipped rim. Walls of vessel decorated with oval portrait medallion, each showing a woman or girl holding a flower. Backs of plaques contain gold leaf and join together inside of vessel. Exterior of vessel decorated with fern motif covered in green patina. (b) Matching stopper with flat, square top.
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