#Encyclopedic Classroom #Classic Appreciation: Rene Lalique's Horn Comb The big guy began using horns in his jewelry works in 1896, mainly from India

#Encyclopedic Classroom# Classic Appreciation: Rene Lalique's Horn Comb

The big man began using horns in his jewelry works in 1896, mainly buffalo horns from India or South America, which are more flexible and can be easily squeezed, twisted, and dyed after heating (vernacular: highly malleable), and the horns range in color from almost colorless to dark brown.

The Lylee usually carved natural elements on them, flowers, waves, branches, butterflies, birds, etc., and then embellished them with gold, enamel and other gemstones.

Picture 1, 2 and 3 are the exhibits in this Shangmei Botanical Exhibition: hazelnut comb, using horns, hazelnuts (real hazelnuts) and gold, beautiful in shape, natural and full of elegance and fun.

Picture 4, 5 and 6 are one of Lai Li's classic masterpieces of the late 19th century: the orchid comb, the orchid is carved from ivory, the leaves are enameled with empty windows and diamonds, and linked to the hairbrush made of horn material through gold.