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Pétrarque: C.6-1977

Current Location: In storage

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Pétrarque

Maker(s)

Designer: Lalique, René

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Description

Pale smokey blue glass, moulded. Cylindrical with two large broad semicircular handles. The handles are decorated integrally with an overall pattern of sparrows among japonica. Signed on the base with engraved mark 'R. LALIQUE. FRANCE'.

Legal notes

Purchased with the Napier Duplicates Fund, 1977

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 34.0 cm
Height: 20.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1977-03-07) by Garfit, Brian, Mrs

Dating

20th Century, Early
Production date: circa AD 1925

Materials used in production

smokey-blue Glass

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Moulded glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: R. LALIQUE. FRANCE
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6-1977
Primary reference Number: 27622

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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