Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Jug or Vase with handle, ca. 1940’s
Country
Sweden
Colour
Material
Stoneware
Glaze
Finish
Matte
Height
11.5 cm ( 4 1/4 in )
Marking
Incised “Rörstrand R (with three crowns), 411, Nylund”
Gunnar often took inspiration from much earlier Chinese ceramics that used a single matt glaze on a simple shaped piece. Scandinavian designers gave their pieces a modern twist with modern curves, use of asymmetrical styling and new forms inspired by nature.