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Mysterious Egg
Mysterious Egg

Mysterious Egg

Object NameSculpture
Artist Jan Mareš (Czech, 1953-2005)
Made FromGlass, Mirror, Black Basalt
Date2004
Place MadeCzech Republic, Novy Bor
TechniqueLaminated, cold-worked
SizeOverall H: 29.8 cm, Diam: 22.4 cm
Accession Number2005.3.4
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
The Studio at 20
Czech Glass Now: Contemporary Sculpture, 1970-2004
Not On View
Physical DescriptionSculpture, "Mysterious Egg." Colorless glass, laminated, cold-worked; coated mirror, black basalt. Large egg shaped sculpture. The top and bottom of the egg are made from black basalt, while the body of the egg is made of panels of acid-etched glass with reflective mirror behind.
Provenance
Former Collection Jan Mareš (Czech, 1953-2005) - 2005-03-17
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