"Bandung" Teapot
Designer
Richard Sapper(German, 1932–2015)German, 1932–2015
ManufacturerManufactured by
Alessi S.p.A.(Italian, established 1921)Italian, established 1921
CultureGerman
Titles
- "Bandung" Teapot
DateDesigned 1985, manufactured 2000
PlaceItaly
MediumStainless steel and raffia
DimensionsOverall: 8 × 9 × 5in. (20.3 × 22.9 × 12.7cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Michael W. Dale
Object number2000.82
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Cafe
On view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryExhibited, MFA,Houston, Andrews Gallery, ¦Design of Our Time¦, February 25 - May 13, 2001
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the base at the back: "Officiana / Alessi / INOX 18/10 / Italy" "990255"
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