Description:

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, vase.
Bottle-shaped vase in glazed ceramic with incised leaf decoration on a grey-blue ground. Model 4283.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Mari Simmulson (1911-2000).
Material: Ceramic.
Dimensions: H. 29 cm, D. 10 cm.
Period: 1960s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) was an Estonian-born Swedish ceramic artist and designer. She worked for Upsala-Ekeby from 1949 to 1972 and became known for her decorative vases, reliefs and figurines. Her works are characterised by elegant forms, refined glazes and a distinctive artistic expression, making her one of the most celebrated designers in twentieth-century Swedish ceramics.