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1983

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1986

  • We acquired this object.

2003

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2025

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Ovio Pitcher

This is a Pitcher. It was designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured by Danese Milano. It is dated 1983 and we acquired it in 1986. Its medium is crystal glass, silicone. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Bruno Danese snc. It is credited Gift of Bruno Danese snc.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 28.5 x 6.5 cm (11 1/4 x 2 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Acid-etched factory mark and logo on side near base.

Cite this object as

Ovio Pitcher; Designed by Achille Castiglioni (Italian, 1918–2002); Manufactured by Danese Milano (Italy); Italy; crystal glass, silicone; H x diam.: 28.5 x 6.5 cm (11 1/4 x 2 9/16 in.); Gift of Bruno Danese snc; 1986-36-8

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