Small art glass object and ashtray from the Tipu series. The inner form outlines a stylized chick, with a shallow bowl and integrated rests along the rim.
Material
Mold-blown glass, smoky grey tone
Form
Compact oval body with a raised edge. Central depression shaped as a simplified bird figure. Two cut notches on the rim for resting cigarettes.
Designer
Kaj Franck
Manufacturer
Nuutajärvi, Finland
Production period
1968–1971
Catalogue reference
Model number 6651 (Nuutajärvi catalogue)
Dimensions
Length: 8.3 cm Height: 2 cm
Condition
Good vintage condition. Light surface wear and small marks consistent with use.
Notes
Documented in: Kaj Franck. Universal Forms, Helsinki, 2011. Name “Tipu” refers to a chick in Finnish.
