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Water Carafe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Water Carafe by René Lalique features a clear glass vase with a wide body and narrow neck. The body is bulbous with an etched floral design. The neck has four ridges. The base of the vase is wide and flat. The background of the image is gray with a white line near the bottom. The vase sits on a reflective surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Blown non-lead glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
467 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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