Artist
Ayala Serfaty (Israeli, born 1962)Israeli, born 1962
FabricatorGlass rods fabricated by
Sergio Serra (Italian)Italian
CultureIsraeli
Titles
- Once, May 2006
Date2006
Made inTel Aviv, Israel
MediumGlass rods, polymer, and ceramic
DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 × 25 1/4 × 13 1/4 in. (34.9 × 64.1 × 33.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dale & Doug Anderson in honor of the Association of Israel’s Decorative Arts (AIDA)
Object number2013.362.A,.B
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition History“Soma: The beauty of the moon through clouds,” Lorenzelli Arte, Milan, Italy, 2007.
“Recent Accessions in Design,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, April18–August 10, 2014.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on electric motor: 00242902
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