Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand stoneware medium ARO bowl - Sweden 1950s

Vintage mid-century Scandinavian designed Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden stoneware bowl, made in Sweden in the 1950s.

Rörstrand three crowns, SWEDEN, GN incised on the base. Also marked as style ARO. Dark matte bluey brown/black haresfur glaze. Beautiful sculptural form, medium size. This is a rare collector's item of iconic Swedish design.

Condition:
In very good vintage condition. There are light markings (see photos), they appear like very thin pencil lines and cannot be felt. Also some dark patches on the glaze. No chips, cracks or repairs.

Measurements:
8cm tall x 15.8cm wide x 12.5cm deep = approx 3.25" x 6.25" x 5"

If filled with heat-absorbing sand it would make a lovely incense holder*.

"Bowl only" option does not include sand and incense.
"Bowl + incense kit" option includes sand and one stick of Japanese incense.

Other colourways and sizes also available, as shown in last image.

Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a Swedish ceramic designer and is one of the most well-known representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design in the 20th century. He is best known for his artistic direction of Rörstrand where he worked from 1931-1955. Nylund’s works are highly collectible and greatly sought after. Many are represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.

*Always use caution when burning incense. Do not leave burning incense unattended. Do not allow burning embers to come in contact with bowl. Seller is not responsible for misuse.