Filigrane di Tapio Vase (model 534.02)
Artist
Tapio Wirkkala
(Finnish, 1915-1985)
Manufacturer
Venini Glassworks
(Venetian, est. 1921)
CultureFinnish
Dateca. 1970
MediumBlown glass with incalmo
Dimensions13 in. (33 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 1/2 in. (19 cm)
Base: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 1/2 in. (19 cm)
Base: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Credit LineGift from the Richard A. Raisler Collection
Object number2024.20.11
Not on view
DescriptionTall, cylindrical vase with flared rim; dark purplish glass incalmo at the lower half and filigree of same color on colorless glass at the upper half.Published ReferencesTapio Wirkkala: Eye, Hand, Thought. Marianne Aav (ed.) 2000 Helsinki:Museum of Art and Design. pp.103, 335