Artefacts

London 2012, petal of the Paralympic cauldron.

Physical description

Copper petal, used (burnt).

Created

Created: Thomas HEATHERWICK

Materials

copper

Colors

copper, black

Dimension

38.5 x 32.8 x 30 cm, 1.5 kg

Literature

"London 2012: Olympic cauldron petals to be given to competing nations". In: The Guardian, 28 July 2012 London 2012 Olympic Games Opening ceremony/Cérémonie d'ouverture des Jeux Olympiques de Londres. London, 2012. JONES, Sam. "Betty the Olympic cauldron moves away from centre stage". In: The Guardian, 29 July 2012,

Type of item

Torches and accessories -> cauldron

Reference number

231058

Keywords

Lighting of the Olympic Cauldron London 2012, Paralympic Games London 2012, Olympic Games Design olympic values Olympic flame