Karim Rashid (Canadian, born Egypt, 1960). <em>Tuscany Pepper Mill</em>, 1996. Stainless steel, 12 x 2 x 2 in. (30.5 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nambé Studio, 1999.27.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1999.27.2_bw.jpg)

Tuscany Pepper Mill

Artist:Karim RashidNambé Studio

Medium: Stainless steel

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Dates:1996

Dimensions: 12 x 2 x 2 in. (30.5 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 1999.27.2

Image: 1999.27.2_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Highly polished stainless steel "Tuscany" pepper mill; hourglass shape tapering gradually from bottom, reaching its narrowest point just below the moveable piece that operates the grinder, then expanding more sharply outward to the top. Top is domed, with a small cylindrical finial in the center. CONDITION: Small pit or scratch on top of finial, very minor scratches overall.

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