M.C. Escher - Verblifa icosaëder - blik - Sold

This tin was designed by Escher and published in 1963 by the Verblifa (NV De Veerenigde Blikfabrieken). This, with 400 gr. chocolates from Droste en Verkade filled tin, was given to her relations as a business gift on the occasion of the 75th anniversary 1888-1963. The tin consists of 20 surfaces, an icosahedron. On the faces of the triangles are three striped shells on a gray background. On each point are 2 half legs of a starfish. Because the decagon is attached to each other to make it into a can, five points always meet so that the starfish automatically forms five got legs. The shells are pressed into the tin. On the bottom is the well-known Escher logo combined with the years of the Vereenigde Blikfabrieken. A can from this series is prominently displayed in Escher Museum, Het Paleis, 125 years of Escher until October 1, 2023. More information about the origin of this unique tin can be found by entering the search query on the website of Het Paleis: het-verblifa-tin Condition: This very special tin is in good condition, without dents. Some very light scratches and some spots on the inside. The lid closes completely well, see photos. Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5 x 12.5cm / 4.9in x 4.9in x 4.9in