Beautiful mid-century modern studio art pottery vase handmade by renowned ceramic artist Anna-Lisa Thomson during her tenure at Upsala-Ekeby Studio in Sweden. The vase features a hand-painted, brushed brown matte clay texture at the top that transitions into a contrasting glazed lower section with white leaf relief detail-an iconic combination representative of the "Paprika" line. Specifications: Height: 9.75 inches Diameter: 4.5 inches Markings: Hand-drawn "UE" mark on base, indicating one of her earliest produced pieces (later examples were stamped). Condition: Original, unaltered, and undamaged.
Shows typical age-appropriate wear consistent with mid-century handmade ceramics. Artist's History: Anna-Lisa Thomson was a prominent designer at Upsala-Ekeby Studio in Sweden beginning in the mid-1930s and received international recognition for her work. The "Paprika" series, introduced in 1948, remained in production into the 1960s and is known for its distinctive contrast of textured dark clay and glossy light glaze-considered innovative and abstract for its time.Thank you for viewing our listing, we appreciate your time in doing so and look forward doing business with you in the future. In the meantime, have a great day and be well!