Oiva Toikka (2021) Annual Glass Bird Kesuri Amethyst 22 cm
Oiva Toikka's annual glass bird "Kesuri Amethyst" with a rounded shape, violet tones, and joyous expression. It was mouth-blown and hand crafted, giving it distinctive character and color variations.
Kesuri was presented in 2020 as part of the ”Birds” (Linnut) series. Iconic Finnish design!
Original box is included.
Your bird may differ slightly from the sample images. Rest assured, however, that you will get a high-quality object that we have inspected and personally selected for you.
"The fluid forms of birds are ideally suited to being represented in glass."
Artist
Oiva Toikka
Name
Kesuri Amethyst
Design Year
2021
Series
Birds (Linnut)
Maker
Iittala glasswork in Finland
Material
Glass
Condition
New production with factory first quality
Size
Length: 22 cm / 8.7 in
Height: 9 cm / 3.5 in
Signature
O. Toikka, Iittala
Options
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Price
Not available
Price
$271$203
Description
Article no.: 60548
Oiva Toikka (1931–2019) was one of the leading Finnish glass and ceramic designers of the 20th century. For many years, he served as artistic director of Nuutajarvi and Iittala glassworks. Oiva is mainly associated with his iconic series of glass birds starting in 1973. His work is displayed at museums around the world.