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Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 'Kokos' bowl - Sweden 1950s-AVVE.ny
Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 'Kokos' bowl - Sweden 1950s-AVVE.ny
Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 'Kokos' bowl - Sweden 1950s-AVVE.ny
Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 'Kokos' bowl - Sweden 1950s-AVVE.ny
Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 'Kokos' bowl - Sweden 1950s-AVVE.ny
Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 'Kokos' bowl - Sweden 1950s-AVVE.ny
Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 'Kokos' bowl - Sweden 1950s-AVVE.ny
Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 'Kokos' bowl - Sweden 1950s-AVVE.ny
Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 'Kokos' bowl - Sweden 1950s-AVVE.ny

Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby 'Kokos' bowl - Sweden 1950s

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Vintage mid century modern Scandinavian design Hjördis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby ceramic bowl, made in Sweden 1954.

Upsala Ekeby Sweden and Hjordis Oldfors markings on the base. Model 5025, 'Kokos' (coconut) line. Amazing collector's item!

Delicate matte brown earthenware with mustard yellow vitreous glazed incised lines, also glazed on the base and interior. Carved edge around a unique asymmetrical form.

Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks.

Measurements:
5.5cm tall x approx 9.6cm diameter = approx 2.25" x 4"

Would make a beautiful incense holder if filled with heat-absorbing sand.*

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

Other vintage vessels also available through my store as shown in last image.

Hjördis Oldfors (1920-2014) was a renowned Swedish ceramist, she was regarded as an important ceramic artist in Sweden during the 20th century. Hjördis worked for Upsala Ekeby from 1952 to 1959. Many of her works are now featured in museums. In the mid-50s she created the Kokos (coconut) Line. It consists of ten earthenware vases and bowls with rounded forms. The Coconut series is now highly sought after among pottery collectors.

*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.