Oiva Toikka ‘Strawberry Place’ Bottle Vase 1984-87

Description

Heading : Oiva Toikka ‘Strawberry Place’ Bottle Vase
Date : 1984-87
Origin : Nuutajarvi. Finland
Bowl Features : This is incamiciato. An internal layer of milk glass with a clear layer above dappled in green enamels.
Marks : None
Size : Height 14cms. max width 8.6cm
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 243 grams

Additional Information : The invamiciato ( in a sleeve) technique was developed by Carlo Scarpa and Paolo Venini. Oiva Toikka is best known for his glass birds. the decoration of this piece does resemble a blackbird egg.