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Object NameRocker Blotter

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Metal, Enamel

Datedesigned in 1920

TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched, assembled

SizeOverall H: 5.9 cm, W: 16.8 cm, D: 8.5 cm

Accession Number2011.3.218

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, Combs-la-Ville

Physical DescriptionRocker Blotter, "Feuilles d'artichaut (Artichoke leaves)". Colorless glass, brown enamel, metal; mold-pressed, acid-etched. Rocker blotter with silver metal blotter and waisted colorless handle. Handle decorated with scrolling thorny leaves.
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