Trois Papillons

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Object Name:

Inkwell

Title:

Trois Papillons

Department

Modern

Maker(s)

Lalique, Rene ((French, 1860-1945)), Designer

Lalique et Cie, Manufacturer

Place Made:

France, possibly Clairfontaine

Date:

designed in 1912

Color

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colorless

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gray

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Technique

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molding

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pressing

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staining

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Material

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glass

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patina

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Dimensions:

Overall H: 5.4 cm, W: 9.2 cm, D: 8.4 cm

Accession Number:

2011.3.295

Credit Line:

Gift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Location:

Not on Display

Description

Colorless glass with grey enamel; mold-pressed, enameled. Inkwell with lid shaped by the wings of three butterflies.

Inscription

R. Lalique France

signature

Engraved (a) along the outer edge in script

Provenance

Steppa, Elaine, Source

2011-12-09

Steppa, Stanford, Source

2011-12-09

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