A modern Lalique naked woman 'Chrysis' glass sculpture, designed and produced by Rene Lalique from 1925 onwards, initially as a car mascot of Chrysis, the 'legendary beauty' in Greek mythology, emblematic as an 'evocation of grace, sensuality and femininity'. Frosted finish, engraved maker's signature and remains of paper label. Height 13.3 cm.
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- Emblematic - Serving as a symbol.
- Engraved Glass - The method of decorating glass by marking the surface with a sharp intrument such as a diamond, metal needle or rotating cutting wheel. As pressure is applied to the surface, best results for engraving are achieved if the glass is of sufficient thickness. In the 19th century etching was used to decorate some table glassware that was too fine to take an engraving tool.
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