Dimensions: height 14.3 cm, diameter 6.9 cm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
This vase, adorned with leaves and flowers, was crafted by Rörstrand, and the partially raised relief gives it a tactile presence. The gentle, muted palette of the piece evokes a sense of quiet contemplation. I’m drawn to the way the design plays with depth and texture. Look closely at the floral details – how they emerge from the surface, inviting you to reach out and touch. The artist's hand is evident in every curve and contour, celebrating the joy of artmaking as an intimate, exploratory process. It reminds me of some of the early modernist ceramicists. Perhaps Lucie Rie might have appreciated its simple elegance. Ultimately, this vase invites us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of imperfection. It’s a celebration of the handmade, of embracing ambiguity, and finding joy in the unexpected.
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