Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby Wall platter, 1960s.

Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby Wall platter, 1960s. Rectangular ceramic wall piece with hand-painted stylised female portrait in a modernist expression and floral motif. Model 4033. Origin: Sweden, Upsala Ekeby. Designer: Mari Simmulson (1911–2000). Material: Ceramic. Dimensions: H. 30 cm, W. 15 cm. Period: 1960s. Condition: Excellent condition with light signs of age/use. Bio: Mari Simmulson (born 1911 in Estonia, died 2000 in Sweden) began her career as a ceramics teacher and became one of the leading designers at Upsala-Ekeby from the 1940s onward. Her work is known for sculptural forms, expressive color palettes and experimental glazing — establishing her as a key figure in 20th-century Swedish studio ceramics.