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Flower

Object Details

Description
Rectangular vanity case applied with dark blue enamel, the front accented by a circular medallion set in the center with a carved coral flowerhead with cabochon emerald pistils, accented by lapis lazuli leaves on a black enamel field
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Producer
Lacloche Frères, French, founded 1901
Manufacturer
Strauss, Allard & Meyer, French, active 1920-35
Date
ca. 1927
Credit Line
Lent by Private Collection
Medium
Blue and black enamel, carved coral, cabochon emeralds, lapis lazuli, rose-cut and other diamonds,onyx, 18-karat gold, platinum, mirrored plate glass
Dimensions
L x W x D: 8 × 4.3 × 1.2 cm (3 1/8 × 1 11/16 × 1/2 in.)
Type
containers
Exhibitions
Object Name
Vanity Case
Type
Vanity Case
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