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On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Alpha Centauri

Vase
1982 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glass vase, designed by Marco Zanini for Memphis


Object details

Object type
TitleAlpha Centauri (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
glass, mould and free blown
Brief description
Glass vase, designed by Marco Zanini for Memphis
Dimensions
  • Height: 38.8cm
  • Greatest width width: 12.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Memphis Made in Italy by Toso Vetri d'Arte' incised (Maker's mark)
Production
Designed for the Memphis design group
Bibliographic reference
Ceramics Department Object File.
Other number
9723 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.208-1985

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Record createdFebruary 7, 2002
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