Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby Handled vase, model 43130/8, 1960s.

Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby Handled vase, model 43130/8, 1960s. Stoneware vase with a gently balustered body and two small handles. Features a textured surface with vertical relief decoration and contrasting glazes in earthy tones. A characteristic example of Mari Simmulson’s design language from the 1960s. Origin: Sweden. Designer: Mari Simmulson. Manufacturer: Upsala Ekeby. Material: Stoneware. Dimensions: H. 12 cm, D. 11 cm. Model: 43130/8. Period: 1960s. Condition: Excellent condition with light, age-related wear. Bio: Mari Simmulson (1911–2000) was one of the leading designers at Upsala Ekeby and a key figure in Swedish art ceramics of the mid-20th century. Her work is characterised by decorative surfaces, rhythmic patterns, and a confident balance between form and glaze, often with a distinctly sculptural and artistic expression.