René Lalique and Lalique
“Bouchon Cassis” Striped Perfume Flagon
Designed 1920
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Physical Qualities
Glass, enamel, 4 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (including stopper)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Edward F. Lewison, Baltimore, in Honor of their Children, John and Wendy, Ned and Dana, and Robert and Robyn
Object Number
2000.221
The glassmaking firm of René Lalique designed approximately 400 different molded and blown glass perfume bottles, often with naturalistic designs. Long after the scent is gone, Lalique’s bottles survive as works of art. The stopper of this example is modeled after a bouchon cassis (black currant bush).
Inscribed: BASE, underneath, (impressed in mold) 'R. LALIQUE'
On View: Cone Wing, Gallery 6
