Unique porcelain vase. Modern. Hand-painted underglaze on relief.
Sweden, Rorstrand (Rörstrand), early 20th century.
Author: Astrid Ewerlof (years of life: 1876-1927).
Green maker's mark: Rorstrand and three crowns and the E with green dots on either side is the initial letter of the artist's surname, Astrid Ewerlof. Marks in the test: MP - the initials of the molder (Matheus Pettersson, 1886-1919) and the number 5 - the size number of the vase.
Height: 14.3 cm, base diameter: 12.3 cm, top diameter: 9.2 cm.
Without chips, damage and restorations.
The vase has a squat, rounded shape with a wide base that tapers toward the top in the Art Nouveau style. The surface is decorated with underglaze painting featuring raised wisteria clusters and leaves. The upper rim is complemented by openwork perforations echoing the curves of the floral pattern.
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