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inkwell

Object NameInkwell in Box

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Patina, Board, Metal, Satin

Datedesigned in 1910

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)

Modern

Place Made

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

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.
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