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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by René Lalique. A short cylindrical vase with rounded lip. The vase features a translucent gray color with a slightly wavy, undulating exterior. Small, raised, flower-like decorations adorn the body. A number, 888, is etched into the lower center.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Chalcedony-agate
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
574 × 625 px
Museum record:
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