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Vase (Finland), 1957

This is a Vase. It was created by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Karhula-Iittala Glassworks. It is dated 1957 and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Harriet Crocker Alexander.

  • Savoy Vase
  • mold-blown glass.
  • Gift of Harmon Goldstone.
  • 1990-61-2

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 15.7 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm (6 3/16 x 6 x 1 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Vase (Finland), 1957; Timo Sarpaneva (Finnish, 1926–2006); Manufactured by Karhula-Iittala Glassworks (Finland); glass; H x W x D: 15.7 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm (6 3/16 x 6 x 1 1/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Harriet Crocker Alexander; 1958-130-1

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