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Object NamePerfume Burner

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie (France)

Made FromGlass, Patina

Datedesigned in 1920

Place MadeFrance, Combs-la-Ville

TechniqueMold-blown, acid-etched, applied patina

SizeOverall H: 17.2 cm, Diam (max): 9 cm

Accession Number2011.3.482

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Not On View

Physical DescriptionPerfume Burner, "Sirènes (Mermaids)". Colorless glass, aqua blue patina; mold-blown, acid-etched, applied patina. (a) Cylindrical bottle with two-tiered neck and narrow rim. Exterior of vessel decorated with ten with nude female mythical figures with fins in place of legs. (b) Dome-shaped cap decorated with waves. Aqua-blue patina applied overall.
Provenance

Source Stanford Steppa - 2011-12-09

Source Elaine Steppa - 2011-12-09