Description:

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, turtle figurine.
Stylised stoneware turtle with a compact, almost architectural body and short, sturdy legs. Finished with a warm orange-brown glaze to the body and a contrasting shell decorated with graphic floral and dot motifs in black and off-white. A characteristic example of Lisa Larson’s figurative design from the 1970s, combining humour, simplicity, and strong decorative presence.

Origin: Sweden.
Material: Stoneware.
Dimensions: H. 7 cm, L. 13 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor, age-related wear.

Bio:
Lisa Larson was a key figure in Swedish ceramic design and worked for Gustavsberg for several decades. Her animal figures are known for their approachable, friendly expression and a deliberate simplification of form, often paired with bold colours and decorative patterning. Pieces from the 1960s and 1970s are today among her most sought-after and collectible works.