condensed discuss document expanded export feedback print share remove reset document_white enquire_white export_white report_white
discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml

form

human history
  • Ingoa Kē

    D'Marquis Trophy-Trophy (maker's title)

  • Kupu whakaahua

    form; blown glass; tall and thin form made up of three shapes, the top being a small cone shape, the second a teardrop shape, and the third a cylinder that curves out into a a wide base; the body is made from a dark blue glass that appears opaque; hundred of small glass fragments in varied sizes of marine technique are applied to the exterior with different designs including checkered patterns, patchwork patterns, animal silhouette , and star shapes; handles of zanfirico technique rods are located at the bottom of the teardrop section; base has a rounded rim; on base rim etched is: NZ (C) 1998 MARQUIS; the underside exposes the hollow interior;

    >
  • Wāhi
  • Accession Number
    1991.199
  • Rā Tāpiringa
    1991
  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    G463 (glass)

  • Wāhanga
form, 1991.199, G463, Photographed by Jennifer Carol,… … Read more

Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga

Mātātuhi

Taonga

E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero.

The gift of curiosity

With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round.

SEE OPTIONS FROM $60

The gift of curiosity