20th Century Conical Alfa Vase in Faience by Upsala Ekeby / Karlskrona

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Upsala Ekeby / Karlskrona Vase “Alfa”, mid-20th century. Hand-painted conical faience vase with geometric decoration in turquoise, black and white … Read more Upsala Ekeby / Karlskrona Vase “Alfa”, mid-20th century. Hand-painted conical faience vase with geometric decoration in turquoise, black and white tones. A characteristic example of Swedish 1950s/60s design with a distinctly modernist aesthetic. Origin: Sweden, Upsala Ekeby / Karlskrona. Material: Faience. Dimensions: H. 20 cm, D. 5 cm. Period: Mid-20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Upsala Ekeby and Karlskrona were among Sweden’s leading producers of decorative faience during the mid-20th century. Their combination of hand-painted patterns, bold colours and modern forms made these pieces emblematic of the era and highly sought after by collectors today. See less