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Macchia & Persian Set & Basket Set

Dale Chihuly, 1982, 1999, 2000

V&A South Kensington, London

Three glass artworks: 1) Kyoto Orange Macchia with Tar Lip Wraps, 2) Deep Blue and Bronze Gold Persian Set, 3) Secret Garden Green Basket Set with Black Lip Wraps. The artist works in series, once a technical format is established for each series, he explores many variations of shape and colour, sometimes over many years.

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Title of artwork, date

Macchia & Persian Set & Basket Set, 1982, 1999, 2000

Date supported

2001

Medium and material

Glass

Dimensions

1. 33x23x23 cm, 2. 30.5x89x71 cm, 3. 43x40.5x40.5 cm

Grant

30715

Total cost

55987

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