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Shell, Water and Dalle de Verre (detail)

Rault, France

circa 1975

Dalle de verre set in conventional lead cames seems to be unique to the Rault studio of Rennes. Most makers set the thick glass in a cement matrix to support the weight, about four times heavier than ordinary stained glass.

 

Shell, Water and Dalle de Verre (detail)