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Clear glass, sandcasted with abstract floral motifs on the exterior. Cylindrical with thick walls and flat base
History note: David E. Scrase
Given by David Scrase in memory of Rick Mather
Diameter: 7.5 cm
Height: 11 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (2014-01-27) by Scrase, David E.
20th Century, third quarter#
1960s
Circa
1960
CE
-
1970
CE
Bertil Vallien is the most celebrated glass artist in Sweden, renowned for sandcasted glass, a technique he developed from industrial bronze casting. This piece dates from the start of his career. It was made at the glassworks at Åfors.
clear Glass
Sandcasted : Clear glass, sandcasted
Inscription present: circle with an o-shaped loop within it at the top, a line with splayed ends like hands, a W or three upright strokes, the whole resembling a stylized man inside a circle
Accession number: C.2-2014
Primary reference Number: 197761
Entry form number: 1088
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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