Cup and saucer from a tea service c. 1902 - 1903

This cup and saucer are part of a tea service designed by Jutta Sika, a Finnish ceramicist, around 1902-1903. The simple, elegant design features a white porcelain base with bold, abstract, red-brown shapes reminiscent of Art Nouveau style. Sika's work often blended traditional Finnish folk motifs with modern, geometric forms, reflecting the artistic trends of the early 20th century. This particular tea service, held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, embodies Sika's artistic vision and its historical significance in the development of Finnish ceramics.