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1975

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1987

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Sinus Bowl

This is a bowl. It was designed by Lino Sabattini and manufactured by Rosenthal Glas und Porzellan Aktiengesellschaft. It is dated ca. 1985–86 and we acquired it in 1987. Its medium is glazed molded porcelain. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Lino Sabattini. It is credited Gift of Lino Sabattini.

  • Kantharos (Italy)
  • glossy black and dark gray biscuit control-fired earthenware.
  • Gift of Ruth Vollmer.
  • 1971-48-13

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 6.5 x 34 x 12 cm (2 9/16 x 13 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sinus Bowl; Designed by Lino Sabattini (b. 1925); Manufactured by Rosenthal Glas und Porzellan Aktiengesellschaft (Germany); Germany; glazed molded porcelain; H x W x D: 6.5 x 34 x 12 cm (2 9/16 x 13 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.); Gift of Lino Sabattini; 1987-38-1

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