This crystal glass sculpture by Finnish glass designer Aimo Okkolin is called "Kruunu" (= "The Crown" in English). It is made of cerium crystal, a very rich and beautiful yellow color. It was produced at Riihimäen Lasi. A real masterpiece! Admire the incredible patterns, especially the vertical views in the pictures!
Aimo Okkolin created several different fabulous crystal glass sculptures in many different colors at Riihimäen lasi glass factory in Finland in the 60s and 70s. He was exceptionally talented in polishing colored crystal into fabulous creations. Of his creations the Lumpeenkukka (= Water Lily), Terälehdet and Star are the widest known models. The Crown is more rare and this piece weighs almost 4kg. Very last in this presentation you will find pictures with also other beautiful pieces by Aimo Okkolin. These items have own presentations elsewhere on this site. You find them by writing Aimo Okkolin in the search function found for instance in the right upper corner of the home page of this website.
Aimo Okkolin worked at Riihimäen lasi from 1937-1976. He passed away in 1982 at an age of 65.
Size: diameter 15 cm
height 18 cm
Weight: 3,992 kg
Condition: Very Good
Signature: AIMO OKKOLIN RIIHIMÄEN LASI Oy
