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Nittsjö, stoneware vase.
Spherical stoneware vase with a short neck and dark rim. The glaze flows softly between white, pale blue and deep greyish-purple tones, decorated with a stylised seagull in flight.
Origin: Sweden.
Material: Glazed stoneware.
Dimensions: H. 19 cm, D. 19 cm.
Period: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Nittsjö Keramik, near Rättvik in Dalarna, traces its origins to a brickworks founded in 1843. Production expanded in 1847 to include terracotta household wares and tiled stoves. The factory later developed an extensive range of functional and decorative ceramics, with Erik Mornils and Jerk Werkmäster among the designers who shaped its forms and decoration.
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