Japonism is evident in many of Lalique's early jewelry designs and was found by him to be the best subject matter to compliment tiara-shaped objects, such as tiara perfume bottles and these 'Veilleuses'.

cf. Felix Marcilhac, R. Lalique, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de verre, Les éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, ref. no. 2555