Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, vase.

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, vase. Bottle-shaped vase in glazed ceramic with incised leaf decoration on a grey-blue ground. Model 4283. Origin: Sweden. Designer: Mari Simmulson (1911-2000). Material: Ceramic. Dimensions: H. 29 cm, D. 10 cm. Period: 1960s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) was an Estonian-born Swedish ceramic artist and designer. She worked for Upsala-Ekeby from 1949 to 1972 and became known for her decorative vases, reliefs and figurines. Her works are characterised by elegant forms, refined glazes and a distinctive artistic expression, making her one of the most celebrated designers in twentieth-century Swedish ceramics.