A really rare Mid-Century Scandinavian artisan made ceramic vase. Hand-crafted, it has a beautiful ombre effect design with shades of blues and the Kraitz' signature brown-black from their method of Chinese tenmoko glazing, it also has subtle shimmering multi-coloured speckles. It makes for the perfect decorative ornament. Made by Gustav & Ulla Kraitz, it is a true collector's piece.
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About the artists:
Gustav Kraitz and Ulla Kraitz are a husband and wife duo of Swedish artists' that have been working in collaboration for over 50 years. They are renowned for their playful designs, distinctive by their shimmering glazes, the result of a technique specially developed by the Kraitzes using a kiln fired with both wood and coal.
Their first joint exhibition was at the Röhsska Museum in 1965, the first of many national and international exhibitions within which they would participate. Over the years, the Kraitzes have received numerous public commissions throughout Denmark, Sweden, and the United States. Currently, their Hope Monument is erected in honor of humanitarian Raoul Wallenberg in front of the United Nations in New York.
Dimensions:
Height: 19 cm
Diameter: 7 cm
Delivery:
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Please allow between 5 - 7 days for delivery in the U.K.
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