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Deux Oiseaux (Two birds)

Deux Oiseaux (Two birds)

 
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Object Name: 
Hand mirror
Title: 
Deux Oiseaux (Two birds)
Department
Modern
Maker(s)
Lalique, Rene ((French, 1860-1945)), Designer
Lalique et Cie, Manufacturer
Place Made: 
France, Combs-la-Ville
Date: 
designed in 1914
Color
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colorless
Technique
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pressing
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molding
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assembling
Material
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glass
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metal
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 3.5 cm, Diam (max): 16.3 cm
Accession Number: 
2011.3.216
Credit Line: 
Gift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Location: 
Not on Display
Description
Colorless glass, blue enamel, metal; mold-pressed, enameled, assembled. Circular hand mirror with metal collar around rim and colorless glass back with short handle stretching over the diameter. Glass back decorated with two birds with tall plumage. Handle decorated with berries and vine.
Inscription
R. Lalique France
signature
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Etched on edge of glass
R. Lalique France
signature
:
Etched on edge of glass
Provenance
Steppa, Elaine, Source
2011-12-09
Steppa, Stanford, Source
2011-12-09

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