
Mosque Lamp, France, Emile Gallé,
circa 1878-1884
Smoked blown crystal, decorated in gold leaf,
enamelled (Inv. 459 RCh)
Photo: Alain Breyer
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F is for
FORM
Which is true? Whatever is useful if beautiful or whatever
is beautiful is useful?
Glass, ever since its creation, has managed to unite the
two with ease, combining beauty and grace in everyday objects.
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