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Ashtray

1983 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The low walls of the ashtray follow the same outline as M.56-1988. At either end there is a wide internal flange with a semi-circular depression for cigarettes. The internal outline forms a regular hexagon.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Electroplate and painted enamel
Brief description
Electroplate and painted enamel ashtray, designed by Paolo Portoghesi for Alessi, made 1983.
Physical description
The low walls of the ashtray follow the same outline as M.56-1988. At either end there is a wide internal flange with a semi-circular depression for cigarettes. The internal outline forms a regular hexagon.
Dimensions
  • Length: 9.5cm
  • Width: 8cm
  • Height: 3cm
Marks and inscriptions
OFFICINA / ALESSI / ITALY / P.A. / T.E. 28 (-32)
Object history
Part of a tea and coffee service which was a prototype for the series of eleven tea and coffee services commissioned from architects by Officina Alessi, a division of Alessi S.p.A., Milan, and made in a limited edition in silver.
Collection
Accession number
M.56D-1988

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Record createdMarch 14, 2008
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