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Tortoise Shell Series
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The Tortoise Shell series is a magical marriage of classical forms and boldly elegant color. The result is a contemporary work of functional art with a timeless beauty that fits in a wide variety of environmental styles.
Based on a process developed by artist Michael Cohn in the early 1970's, the Tortoise Shell pattern has evolved over many years into one of the Studio’s signature lines. Pictured to the right: Footed Urn - 17"h x 17"diameter - $2395
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Urn - 11 1/2" x 8" - $525
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Top View - In Stock & Ready to Ship!
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Folded Lip Vase - 9" x 5" - $325
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Top View - In Stock & Ready to Ship!
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Tall Vase - 9 1/2" x 5" - $295
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Top View - In Stock & Ready to Ship!
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Scalloped Bowls
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The process is complex—special furnaces were constructed to melt the four glasses required and daily testing is required to assure compatibility. In making a Tortoise Shell piece, the first step is to gather molten 2100 degress opaline luster glass onto the blowpipe and form it into an elongated bubble. This will become the inside of the piece and provide a luminescent golden glow which sparks the warmth of the Tortoise Shell pattern. Next, a milk glass layer is added, over which a special chemical mixture is applied. A very spectacular chemical reaction occurs when the next layer of small chips of a third formula of colored glass is added.
The temperature and the atmosphere in the glory hole (reheating furnace) while reheating during the decorating process, are critical to obtaining the desired color and character of the design. Finally, the decorated bubble is encased with crystal clear glass and blown into its final form. Each piece is created with a unique richness and depth of patterning—a timeless combination of contemporary and classical art. Pictured to the right: Scalloped Bowls - 9"h x 12"w - $850
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Giant Scalloped Bowl w/ Black Rim - 20" diameter
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Large Athena Vase & Bowl
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Large Athena Bowl - 13"h x 20" diameter - $2625. Large Athena Vase - 27"h x 12" diameter - $2625
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Spiral Flute - 20" h x 11" w - $1075
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Hourglass - 29"h x 9"w - $2395
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Tortoise Grouping
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Left to Right: Tall Vase - 8" H - $295, Round Vase - 6"H - $295, Urn - 10"H - $495 and Bud Vase - 7" H - $295.
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Tortoise Grouping Two
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Left to Right: Small Bowl - 9" D - $295, Small Cylinder - 9"H - $295, Large Cylinder - 11"H - $385 and Folded Lip Vase - 9"H - $325.
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Reflecting Bowls
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The Reflecting Bowls glow as if creating their own light source. The thick walled spherical forms are cut and polished on the top surface creating the illusion of a floating inner color shell, utilizing the glass’s inherent qualities of light and optics. The interiors are gilded with 23kt gold, copper or silver and lacquered in the age old leafing process. A warm radiant incandescence creates a meditative work of art. $1995 Each
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Black w/ Gold Pillows
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Solar Reflecting Bowl
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