Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, California vase.

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, California vase. Slender hourglass-shaped vase in glazed stoneware with a deep red glaze and incised decoration. The model "California" is a characteristic example of Stålhane’s refined and disciplined ceramic design from the period. Origin: Sweden. Designer: Carl-Harry Stålhane. Material: Stoneware. Dimensions: H. 18 cm, D. 6 cm. Period: 1960s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920–1990) was one of Sweden’s most important ceramic artists and served for many years as artistic director at Rörstrand. He is known for his refined forms and sophisticated glazes, often in muted or deep tones. Stålhane played a central role in the development of Swedish stoneware in the mid-20th century and remains highly regarded among collectors today.