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1991

  • Work on this object began.

1995

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Modus Ashtray

This is a ashtray. It was designed by Kuno Prey and manufactured by Rexite SpA. It is dated 1991 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Rexite SpA. It is credited Gift of Rexite SpA.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 4 x 12.8 x 11.8 cm (1 9/16 x 5 1/16 x 4 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Modus Ashtray; Designed by Kuno Prey (Italian); Manufactured by Rexite SpA (Italy); Italy; plastic; Overall: 4 x 12.8 x 11.8 cm (1 9/16 x 5 1/16 x 4 5/8 in.); Gift of Rexite SpA; 1995-39-8

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