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Storybirds range, Ollie shape

Jug (Pitcher)
1993 (designed), 1995 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jug with black glaze, ovoid body, with slanting beak-shaped pouring rim and elongated D-handle


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleStorybirds range, Ollie shape (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
cast, white high-fired industrial earthenware, black glaze
Brief description
Jug with black glaze, designed by Kati Tuominen-Niittylä in 1993, made in Arabia in Finland in 1995.
Physical description
Jug with black glaze, ovoid body, with slanting beak-shaped pouring rim and elongated D-handle
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.4cm
  • Length: 21.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
"ARABIA FINLAND STORYBIRDS" (Paper label: A crown ARABIA FINLAND STORYBIRDS printed in white on black)
Object history
The Storybirds range was awarded a Distinction at the Finlands Designs 93 competition.
Production
"Storybird" pitcher, "Ollie", made by Kati Tuominen-Niittyla for Arabia, Finland, about 1993/4
Collection
Accession number
C.5-1996

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Record createdMarch 16, 1999
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