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1966

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2018

2025

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Lamp, Pipistrello Lamp

This is a lamp. It was designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Martinelli Luce S.p.A.. It is dated 1966 and we acquired it in 2018. Its medium is methacrylate, enameled aluminum, stainless steel. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Max Pine. It is credited Gift of Max Pine.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 86.4 × 53.3 cm (34 × 21 in.)

Cite this object as

Lamp, Pipistrello Lamp; Designed by Gae Aulenti (Italian, 1927 - 2012); Manufactured by Martinelli Luce S.p.A. (Italy); methacrylate, enameled aluminum, stainless steel; H x diam.: 86.4 × 53.3 cm (34 × 21 in.); Gift of Max Pine; 2018-34-1-a,b

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