Carl-Harry Stålhane "Galaxy" Bowl
A colourful glazed bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1960.
This attractive bowl features a refined smoked white glaze to the outside, and an interior of vibrant purple with clouds of bright blue & cobalt. The spectacular effect and colouration is reminiscent of a nebula or distant galaxy.
The Rörstrand factory are revered for their exciting glazes and elegant shapes. This piece dates from around 1960; a time when the factory were leading the development of Sweden's modern aesthetic in ceramics.
Designer: Carl-Harry Stålhane
Manufacturer: Rörstrand
Year of Design: C. 1960
Dates Produced: C. 1960
Colour: Purple, blue, white, grey
Diameter: 8.7 cm, Height: 4.6 cm
Condition: Perfect. Factory first.
Branding: Incised with Rörstrand mark, ‘R’ surrounded by 3 crowns.