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Object NamePaperweight
Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer Lalique et Cie (France)
Made FromGlass, Patina
Datedesigned in 1929
Place MadeFrance, possibly Combs-la-Ville; France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder
TechniqueMold-pressed, applied patina
SizeOverall H: 8 cm, W: 11.5 cm, D: 4.6 cm
Accession Number2011.3.305
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionPaperweight, "Chat (Cat)". Colorless glass; mold-pressed, applied patina. Paperweight in the form of a cat standing on a rectangular base. Cat's tail is curled under body.
Provenance
Source Elaine Steppa - 2011-12-09
Source Stanford Steppa - 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
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