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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Diodata Vase
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Diodata Vase

Manufacturer Vetreria Vistosi Srl (Italian, founded 1989)
Designer Ettore Sottsass Sr. (Italian, 1892-1953)
CultureItalian
Dateca. 1974
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 11 7/16 x 12 5/8 in. (29.1 x 32.1 cm)
InscribedEtched Signature: E. Sottass, Vistosi 128/250, also a paper label: Made in Italy
Credit LineGift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler
Object number97.42.75
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 2 Sh2
DescriptionThis is a Diodata vase with a black glass base, a blue globular body and a flater green bulbous top with a black rim.

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