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1950

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1959

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1998

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Vase (Italy)

This is a vase. It was made by Marcello Fantoni. It is dated 1950s and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is glazed ceramic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Irving S. Richards. It is credited Gift of Irving S. Richards.

Its dimensions are

60h x 45 diameter cm (23 5/8 x 17 11/16 in. )

Cite this object as

Vase (Italy); Made by Marcello Fantoni (Italian, b. 1915); glazed ceramic; 60h x 45 diameter cm (23 5/8 x 17 11/16 in. ); Gift of Irving S. Richards; 1998-68-1

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