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1988

  • Work on this object began.

1991

  • Work on this object ended.

2013

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2025

  • You found it!

Via Portico d'Ottavia Vase

This is a vase. It was designed by Gaetano Pesce. It is dated 1988–91 and we acquired it in 2013. Its medium is mold-blown pâte-de-verre glass, applied resin. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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This object was donated by Kim Eiber. It is credited Gift of Kim and Al Eiber in honor of Caroline Baumann.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 39.4 x 36.8 x 34.3 cm (15 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Via Portico d'Ottavia Vase; Designed by Gaetano Pesce (Italian, b. 1939); France; mold-blown pâte-de-verre glass, applied resin; H x W x D: 39.4 x 36.8 x 34.3 cm (15 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.); Gift of Kim and Al Eiber in honor of Caroline Baumann; 2013-43-1

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