Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Vase model “ARZ”, ca. 1950’s
Country
Sweden
Colour
Material
Stoneware
Glaze
Finish
Matte
Condition
Minor superficial wear
Height
18 cm ( 7 in )
20.5 cm ( 8 8/8 in )
20.5 cm ( 8 8/8 in )
Marking
Incised “Rörstrand R (with three crowns), Sweden, GN ARZ”
The wide-mouthed shape is reminiscent of the open jaws of the pike (the fish), and the Swedes call that shape “GÄDDKÄFTSVAS”.