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1969

  • Work on this object began.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Tongareva Bowl

This is a bowl. It was designed by Enzo Mari and produced by Danese Milano. It is dated 1969 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is plastic (melamine). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Danese Milano.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 9 x 30 diameter cm (3 9/16 x 11 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Tongareva Bowl; Designed by Enzo Mari (Italian, b. 1932); Produced by Danese Milano (Italy); Italy; plastic (melamine); Overall: 9 x 30 diameter cm (3 9/16 x 11 13/16 in.); 1991-108-4

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