No chips, cracks, or damage. The bird is in great condition but I labelled it good condition because I cannot tell if there is a defect under the beak. In image 3, you will see what looks like glass missing. I do not have name for this bird. To me, it looks like a seagull. The best guess among the most knowledgeable collectors is that is was a one-of-a-kind prototype. 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 4.5″ x 9″. Mouth Blown – each is unique. The item “Iittala Oiva Toikka ONE-OF-A-KIND Glass Bird THE RAREST” is in sale since Saturday, February 24, 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: White
- Subject/Theme: Bird
