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1989

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1990

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Rubis Vase

This is a vase. It was designed by Borek Sipek (Czech, b. 1949). It is dated 1989 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is blown and applied glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase from James Ford Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 60 × 21 cm (23 5/8 × 8 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Engraved inside base: "12/55 SIPEK."

Cite this object as

Rubis Vase; Designed by Bořek Šípek (Czech, b. 1949); blown and applied glass; H x diam.: 60 × 21 cm (23 5/8 × 8 1/4 in.); Museum purchase from James Ford Fund; 1990-125-1

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