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1920

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1969

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Escargot Vase

This is a vase. It was designed by René Lalique and manufactured by Lalique et Cie. It is dated 1920 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is mold-blown and acid-etched glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 21.2 × 19.5 × 7.2 cm (8 3/8 × 7 11/16 × 2 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Escargot Vase; Designed by René Lalique (French, 1860–1945); Manufactured by Lalique et Cie; mold-blown and acid-etched glass; H x W x D: 21.2 × 19.5 × 7.2 cm (8 3/8 × 7 11/16 × 2 13/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt; 1969-91-1

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