Description & Technical information
Nash comments on the egg form: 'The shape signifies an encapsulation of life to come...simple, potent, precious. The egg sits between interior and exterior. Inside time is paused, outside time rustles on' (N. Lynton, David Nash, London, 2007, p. 129).
Date: 2002
Period: 21st century
Origin: UK
Medium: Burr elm
Dimensions: 51 cm (20¹/₈ inches)
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the previous owner in November 2007.
Categories: Sculpture
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