Ettore Sottsass Shiva Vase

Description: Original production, 1973 In good original condition with wear consistent with age and use preserving a beautiful patina. This vase serves as a modern interpretation of the phallic-shaped linga form that symbolized Shiva in the Hindu religion. Sottsass, one of the most important Italian designers of the 20th century, was deeply impacted by religion and religious symbolism during his journeys to India in the 1960s. This piece displays Sottsass's penchant for adopting, but at the same time subverting, traditional forms. The hot pink color, while seemingly inconsistent with the somber nature of a religious object, reflects Sottsass's fascination with the bright colors that pervade both the clothing and the architecture of India, which he incorporated into his architectural projects as well.

Price: 463.5 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

End Time: 2024-09-23T01:42:26.000Z

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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Artist: Ettore Sottsass

Antique: Yes

Size: Medium

Color: Pink

Material: Ceramic

Year Manufactured: 1973

Item Length: 7.25 in

Subject: Design

Brand: BD

Type: Vase

Care Instructions: Clean with Damp Cloth

Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)

Item Height: 9

Style: 1970s

Theme: Art, Fantasy, Novelty, Religious, Romantic

Original/Reproduction: Original

Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979

Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain

Finish: Glazed

Item Width: 3.25

Item Weight: 2 lb