Description:

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby
Stoneware dish, model 1029/176.
Decorative ceramic dish in glazed stoneware with a relief floral pattern in shades of blue, green, and white on a brown background.

Origin: Sweden.
Manufacturer: Upsala-Ekeby.
Designer: Mari Simmulson (1911–2000).
Model: 1029/176.
Material: Glazed stoneware.
Dimensions: H. 4 cm, D. 24 cm.
Period: 1950s.
Condition: Excellent condition, minor signs of age.

Bio:
Mari Simmulson (1911–2000) was an Estonian-Swedish ceramic artist who worked for both Gustavsberg and Upsala-Ekeby. Her works are characterized by organic forms, warm glazes, and decorative reliefs inspired by nature and folk art. She is today regarded as one of the leading designers of Upsala-Ekeby’s golden age during the 1950s and 60s.