A circular, pale grey-green glass vase decorated with a large, spiraling snail shell pattern. The vase is shaped like a coin, standing upright on an edge. At the top, a short, round neck with a flared mouth; at the bottom, a flat oval foot. The ridged pattern starts at the outer edge of the vase and spirals in to the center of the vase. The frosted glass is translucent, with a soft sheen.

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Object Timeline

1920	Work on this object began.
1969	We acquired this object.
2015	We photographed this object.
2024	You found it!

Escargot Vase, 1920

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, 1920; 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

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2CEXe/
Accession Number 1969-91-1
Object ID 18471563