Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia Large bowl, mid-20th century.

Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia Large bowl, mid-20th century. Large, elegant bowl in white porcelain with pierced “rice porcelain” decoration, where the fine perforated pattern creates a light and translucent effect. The balanced conical form and subtle surface treatment are characteristic of Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg’s modernist designs for Arabia. Origin: Finland. Designer: Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: H. 10 cm, D. 21 cm. Period: Mid-20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg (1905–1993) was an Austrian-born ceramic artist who worked at Arabia in Finland from 1936. She is internationally recognised for developing “rice porcelain”, a technique in which small perforations are filled with transparent glaze, giving the porcelain a delicate, almost textile-like appearance. Her work represents a refined synthesis of technical innovation and Nordic modernism and is today highly sought after by collectors.