Ristomatti Ratia for Muurla – Glass Bird Figurine, Signed
Ristomatti Ratia for Muurla – Glass Bird Figurine, Signed
This is a handmade elegant vintage glass bird figurine designed by Ristomatti Ratia for the Finnish glassworks Muurla in the early 2000s. The bird has a rounded, compact body with a pointed tail and a small raised head, rendered in a stylized sculptural form.
The piece is executed in layered glass technique: a deep cobalt blue outer layer covers a clear glass core, giving the surface luminous depth and variation in tone. The polished finish enhances its organic form while preserving the fluid silhouette of the bird.
Dimensions:
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Length: 10 cm
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Height: 5.2 cm
The base is polished flat and signed Ratia Muurla.
Material and Technique
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Blown glass with layered color (cased glass: colored outer layer over clear inner core)
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Hand-finished, polished base
Designer
Ristomatti Ratia (b. 1941) is a Finnish designer known for furniture, textiles, and glass objects, often marked by bold form and material experimentation.
Condition
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Very good vintage condition
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Minor traces of use visible on the underside polished surface







