This image shows the hood ornament on a 1936 Packard Phaeton Model 1405. The ornament is 'Chrysis' and was designed by Lalique in 1930-31. The ornament may or may not be original to the car, but it is Lalique crystal. The car recently sold at auction for $148,500.

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