Description:

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, bowl, model 0170.

Low, round ceramic bowl with a glossy red glaze and decorative details. Produced as model 0170, the bowl reflects the distinctive design language of Swedish ceramics from the 1960s. Marked on the underside.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Mari Simmulson.
Material: Glazed ceramic.
Dimensions: H. 3 cm, D. 18 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, best known for her work at Upsala-Ekeby. Born in Tartu, Estonia, she studied ceramics before establishing her career in Sweden. She joined Upsala-Ekeby in 1949, where she designed an extensive range of decorative ceramics, including bowls, vases and figurines. Her work is recognised for its sculptural forms, vibrant glazes and distinctive decorative style. Today, her ceramics are highly regarded by collectors of Swedish postwar design.