John Derian Lover's Eye Decoupage Paperweight
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Our decoupage paperweight, created exclusively for The Met by designer John Derian, draws inspiration from a 19th-century locket featuring a miniature watercolor of a single blue eye. “Lover's eye” paintings like this one, which typically featured the giver's eye, were popular romantic gifts in late 18th-century Britain. Derian reimagines the locket as a decorative paperweight in celebration of Costume Art, The Costume Institute's spring 2026 exhibition exploring the connection between clothing and the body. Drawing on The Met's vast collection, the exhibition pairs garments with works of art to show how clothing shapes identity, creativity, and self-expression across time and cultures.
Our decoupage paperweight, created exclusively for The Met by designer John Derian, draws inspiration from a 19th-century locket featuring a miniature watercolor of a single blue eye. “Lover's eye” paintings like this one, which typically featured the giver's eye, were popular romantic gifts in late 18th-century Britain. Derian reimagines the locket as a decorative paperweight in celebration of Costume Art, The Costume Institute's spring 2026 exhibition exploring the connection between clothing and the body. Drawing on The Met's vast collection, the exhibition pairs garments with works of art to show how clothing shapes identity, creativity, and self-expression across time and cultures.
- Collage paper under hand-blown glass
- 3 1/2''D x 1 1/2''H
- Wipe clean
- Made in the USA
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| Overnight shipping | $22.95 extra |
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