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Vase

c. 1954
designer

Karl Edvin Öhrström

(Swedish, 1906–1994)
made at

Orrefors Glasshouse Orrefors Glasbruk

(Swedish, est. 1898)
Culture
Sweden, 20th century
Medium
glass
Measurements
Diameter: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.); Overall: 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Henry H. Hawley 1997.284
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
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Did You Know?

The design on this vase evokes the feathers of a guinea fowl, a bird that is raised domestically in Sweden but is native to the African continent.

Description

Decorated through a variety of techniques, including engraving, acid treatment and grinding, this vase exudes an effervescent appearance. Öhrström named the technique “guinea fowl” because the cuts incised within the glass evoke the African bird’s feathers.

Vase

c. 1954

Karl Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors Glasshouse

(Swedish, 1906–1994), (Swedish, est. 1898)
Sweden, 20th century

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