Druide (Druid)

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Object Name: 
Vase
Title: 
Druide (Druid)
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder
France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
Accession Number: 
2011.3.330
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 17.5 cm, Diam (max): 18.4 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
designed in 1924
Credit Line: 
Gift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Primary Description: 
Vase, "Druid". Translucent white opalescent glass, bluish patina; mold-blown, acid-etched, applied patina. Spherical vase with short cylindrical neck, narrow rim, and slight rim. Exterior of vessel decorated with branches and berries. Slight bluish patina around edges of berries.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Steppa, Elaine, Source
2011-12-09
Steppa, Stanford, Source
2011-12-09
Color: 
white
opalescence
blue
Technique: 
mold-blowing
applied patina
acid-etching
Material: 
glass
patina
Inscription: 
R. LALIQUE
signature
: 
Molded intaglio on base
Copyright: 
© Rene Lalique

Publications (1)

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (2014) illustrated, p. 268 (no. 21); BIB# 139598