Ultima Thule, carafe
designed (1968)
Medium
glass
Measurements
22.0 × 12.5 cm diameter
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John Hinds, 2017
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Iittala, Finland
Accession Number
2017.1153
Department
International Decorative Arts
Physical description
A simple tapering carafe glass form, made in clear glass with a roughly modelled surface, giving a slightly frosted look.
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