Description:

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Argenta vase.
Turquoise glazed stoneware vase from the Argenta series with inlaid silver decoration depicting a figure motif. Model 978.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960).
Material: Stoneware with silver inlay.
Dimensions: H. 15 cm, D. 12 cm.
Period: 1930s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) was a pivotal figure in Swedish ceramic design and served as artistic director at Gustavsberg from 1917 to 1949. He combined classical forms with a modern expression and created several important series, including Argenta, introduced in the 1930s. The series is distinguished by its characteristic turquoise glaze and hand-inlaid silver decoration. Kåge’s works are represented in major museum collections internationally.