Rene Lalique, Lilas (Lilac), Iron green clear glass, mould-blown using four-part mould, acid-etched. Frosted vase, bottom third bulbous with intaglio leaf motif. R. Lalique France hand-etched to base. Model created on 15th September 1930, removed from catalogue in 1937, not continued after 1947. Height 9.45 in., diameter 7.68 in.
- Intaglio - A term used to define a method of decoration most common in glassmaking and jewellery which involves engraving, carving or moulding an image into the background, leaving an impression, and leaving the top surface of the item flat, the opposite to relief carving, and also know as counter-relief.
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