Iittala Oiva Toikka California Quail Glass Bird EXTREMELY RARE

Iittala Oiva Toikka California Quail Glass Bird EXTREMELY RARE
Iittala Oiva Toikka California Quail Glass Bird EXTREMELY RARE
Iittala Oiva Toikka California Quail Glass Bird EXTREMELY RARE
Iittala Oiva Toikka California Quail Glass Bird EXTREMELY RARE
Iittala Oiva Toikka California Quail Glass Bird EXTREMELY RARE
Iittala Oiva Toikka California Quail Glass Bird EXTREMELY RARE

Iittala Oiva Toikka California Quail Glass Bird EXTREMELY RARE
Comes in original box! No chips, cracks, or damage. Sand, soda, lime and fire. In the heart of the hot shop, in a fiery kiln, elements melt to create red-hot glass mass. A skilled hand grabs a pipe, lifts a gather of glass out of the oven, and starts working on it: calmly, phase by phase. Twirl, lift, blow – a small miracle takes place: the unique idea of an artist appears in the mass. At the Iittala glass factory in Nuutajarvi, a millenia-old tradition of glassmaking is strongly alive. This is the birthplace of Iittala’s jewels – the glass birds. Dimensions – approx 7″ x 4.5″. Mouth Blown – each is unique. The item “Iittala Oiva Toikka California Quail Glass Bird EXTREMELY RARE” is in sale since Sunday, February 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Scandinavian\Other Scandinavian Art Glass”. The seller is “w.dder.tzcl5azhy” and is located in Washington, District Of Columbia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Brand: Iittala
  • Color: Blue
  • Subject/Theme: Bird

Iittala Oiva Toikka California Quail Glass Bird EXTREMELY RARE

Iittala Toikka Washington DC Bird 196/200

Iittala Toikka Washington DC Bird 196/200
Iittala Toikka Washington DC Bird 196/200
Iittala Toikka Washington DC Bird 196/200
Iittala Toikka Washington DC Bird 196/200
Iittala Toikka Washington DC Bird 196/200

Iittala Toikka Washington DC Bird 196/200
The iittala Toikka Washington DC Bird is part of a collaborative collection called Bird and the City. Only 200 total have been produced, making it a must-have US capital keepsake and an exceptional addition to any Toikka bird collection. Much like the city’s street system, a grid pattern pays ode to Capitol Hill while adding depth and dimension to the already striking round body. A mirror-like finish reflects the shapes, colors, and movements of its surroundings while casting its own beautiful, blue glow. The bird’s beak is off to one side, lending it an exploratory glance. Iittala chose five influencers from around the world to channel the soul of their city in a collaborative design project called Bird and the City. Owner of DC-based Pop! Gift Boutique provided inspiration to Oiva Toikka for the design of the Washington DC bird. The birds of Oiva Toikka’s 2016 collection are individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittalas glassworks in Finland. Each handcrafted iittala Toikka Minneapolis Bird carries the signature O. Toikka IITTALA Washington DC Bird and is numbered on its base to ensure authenticity. Measures: 6″ L x 3-1/2″ W x 4 H (15 x 9 x 10 cm). The item “Iittala Toikka Washington DC Bird 196/200″ is in sale since Tuesday, February 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Scandinavian\Other Scandinavian Art Glass”. The seller is “glassbirds” and is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Subject/Theme: Bird
  • Brand: Iittala
  • Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Object Type: Figurine
  • Features: Limited Edition
  • Color: Blue
  • Country/Region of Origin: Finland

Iittala Toikka Washington DC Bird 196/200