Biskra

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Object Name: 
Vase
Title: 
Biskra
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
France, Wingen-sur-Moder
Accession Number: 
2011.3.429
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 28.3cm, Diam (max): 24.0 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
designed in 1932
Credit Line: 
Gift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Primary Description: 
Transparent blue glass; mold-blown. Ovoid vase with short circular foot and short circular neck and rim. Exterior of vessel decorated with eight large vertical feathers or palm leaves.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Steppa, Stanford, Source
2011-12-09
Steppa, Elaine, Source
2011-12-09
Color: 
blue
Technique: 
mold-blown glass
Material: 
glass
Inscription: 
R. LALIQUE / FRANCE
signature
: 
Acid stamped on base
Copyright: 
© Rene Lalique