It is in good condition with no noticeable scratches or stains. There is no rattling. Due to the handmade nature of this item, there may be individual differences in the glass, bubbles, and minor scratches. Please check the images to confirm the condition. The White Ibis was reissued in July 2014 in a limited edition of 500 pieces. This reissue is for Japan and has a serial number and the scientific name of the crested ibis, “Nipponia nippon, ” engraved on the bottom. This is a very rare item. Imaginative, tasteful and bold, his glass art is outside the mainstream of Scandinavian design. Toikka’s unique style is evident in the everyday objects he creates. In addition to glass, his artistic activities also include stage direction, fashion design, and plastic interior design. Tuikka’s career began in the 1950s, but as a result of his work with prominent designers and artists in Finland and abroad, he has created many works of art that have earned him an unshakable international reputation throughout his career. The series he designed for Iittala, Bird by Toikka, is the result of his expertise in the properties of glass combined with his boundless imagination as an artist. The unique and colorful birds are all handmade. The birds have attracted collectors from all over the world. International Buyers – Please Note. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Figurines”. The seller is “toukichi” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Artist: Oiva Toikka
- Origin: Finland
- Antique: No
- Color: Multicolor
- Material: Glass
- Year Manufactured: 2014
- Item Length: 3.5 inch (9 cm)
- Subject: White Ibis
- Vintage: No
- Brand: Iittala
- Type: Figurine
- Item Height: 6.5 inch (16.5 cm)
- Packaging: Box
- Theme: Birds
- Production Style: Art Glass
- Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
- Backstamp: Painted
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Finland
- Handmade: Yes
- Item Width: 8.7 inch (22 cm)
- Product Line: Birds by Toikka