inkwell
Object NameInkwell in Box
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, Patina, Board, Metal, Satin
Datedesigned in 1910
Place MadeFrance, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina
Size(a-c) Inkwell H: 4 cm, Diam (max): 7.4 cm; (d) Box H: 5.5 cm, W: 12.9 cm, D: 12.5 cm
Accession Number2011.3.334
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionInkwell and Box, "Nénuphar (Water lily)". (a) Colorless glass, brown patina; mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina. Squat inkwell with six rounded panels on exterior. (b) Cylindrical inkwell insert. (c) Colorless glass; mold-pressed, acid-etched, applied patina. Domed cap with depression in center and three rows of scalloped petals around edge with slight brown patina. (d) Square box with hinged lid, metal mounts, and satin interior.Provenance
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Object copyright© Rene Lalique
