Posted 12 years ago
vetraio50
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I found this Iittala vase at Vinnies for a few dollars a month or so ago. It attracted my attention because of its similarity to what I feel is a much more common Avena. The Minerva is less seen in this form here in Australia. I seems it was produced from 1976 until 1999. It has the TW signature to one edge of the square foot, but it has been really difficult to photograph. You really have to search it out.
I think it's title is Minerva vase 2755.
There are some smaller dishes and a larger vase as well.
This vase is 20 cm or 7.9" tall.
It's totally clear all over and it is clean. The vase seems to pick up on background colour and transport it onto the 'ice/bark' surface.
This is awesome!!! They really do capture that ice feel.
Many thanks to both of you, Sean 'n Amber! I like the square of the foot and the thick round vase above. It's like those amazing Saudi buildings. Architectural and investigating the possibilties of 'pressed glass'.
Many thanks Marty!
Wirkkala made a lot of different designs in this technique, but man, didn't he made them beautiful!!!!
Many thanks austro and bratjdd!
Many thanks musikchoo!
A very beautiful piece indeed!
Many thanks slave to glass, lass and miKKo too!
Many thanks toracat!
Many thanks scandinAmy!
Many thanks Tonino!
I found the other vase the other day too!
lOVE THIS ONE!!
Many thanks ANTIQUEROSE!
Many thanks AIMATHENA!
Many thanks AGHCOLLECT !!!!!