Description: Original production, 1973 In good original condition with wear consistent with age and use preserving a beautiful patina. This vase serves as a modern interpretation of the phallic-shaped linga form that symbolized Shiva in the Hindu religion. Sottsass, one of the most important Italian designers of the 20th century, was deeply impacted by religion and religious symbolism during his journeys to India in the 1960s. This piece displays Sottsass's penchant for adopting, but at the same time subverting, traditional forms. The hot pink color, while seemingly inconsistent with the somber nature of a religious object, reflects Sottsass's fascination with the bright colors that pervade both the clothing and the architecture of India, which he incorporated into his architectural projects as well.
Price: 463.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-09-23T01:42:26.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Ettore Sottsass
Antique: Yes
Size: Medium
Color: Pink
Material: Ceramic
Year Manufactured: 1973
Item Length: 7.25 in
Subject: Design
Brand: BD
Type: Vase
Care Instructions: Clean with Damp Cloth
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Item Height: 9
Style: 1970s
Theme: Art, Fantasy, Novelty, Religious, Romantic
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
Finish: Glazed
Item Width: 3.25
Item Weight: 2 lb
