Ruby bird (Rubiinilintu)
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Dimensions:
4 15/16 x 7 7/8 in. (12.5 x 20 cm)
Description:
Originally designed in 1996, the Ruby Bird is among the most popular of Oiva Toikka's glass birds. This newly released rendition takes the red to a deep shade of cranberry, on which the specks of iridescent glass sparkle in stunning contrast. This handcrafted detailing on the body matches the mirrored finish of Rubys head and beak, slightly slanted in curiosity. The attention to detail from the artist Toikka and the glass blowers at iittala can be equally admired in avid collectors and newfound fans alike.
Birds by Toikka
Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) is one of the greatest names in Finnish design. His iconic collection of Birds by Toikka first took flight back in 1972 at the Nuutajärvi glass factory with the creation of his small glass Flycatchers. Since then hundreds of new birds have joined the flock. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without Toikka’s hands-on-approach at the glassworks and his keen understanding of each employee’s skills. Today, each glass bird is handcrafted and mouthblown at the Iittala Glass Factory.
Specifications:
- Manufactured at Iittala glass factory
- Material: Mouthblown glass
- Signed by artist
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth
- Made in Finland
- 1996-1997 (Catalogue collection 1998)