| Detailed specifications | |
| Maker | Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg |
| designer | Bertil Vallien / Bertil Vallien |
| Series name | Bagdad |
| era | 1960s |
| Country of manufacture | Sweden |
| condition |
★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition) There is some peeling of the glaze on the blue part of the surface. A characteristic of Baghdad products is that the glaze on the corners is thin and easily peels off, something that can often be seen on the No. 1 mosque object here. This is caused by the manufacturing process. |
| size |
Height 10.5cm Width 7.5cm Depth 4.5cm
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This is a series of figurines called Baghdad produced by the art department of Gustavsberg, Sweden's leading pottery manufacturer. Designer Bertil Wallin is famous as the person responsible for shaping the glass works at Costa Boda. A total of seven types of objects were produced in the Baghdad series. This is a design of the first Islamic mosque built. Although Valeen was a young man in his 20s at the time of creation, he was able to accurately express the characteristics of the building in an extremely abstract manner, and it is an excellent vintage work that shows a glimpse of his talent.
Gustavsberg
Gustavsberg is a long-established Swedish pottery manufacturer founded in 1825. For more information on the history of the company , please see this article♪ The company produced bathtubs and other housing equipment, but from the late 19th century onward, they focused on producing artistic ceramics, and their name became widely known. I did. Known for its simple and beautiful designs with motifs of nature and folklore, it is a manufacturer that led Scandinavian design in the 20th century.
It produced many outstanding artists such as Lisa Larsson and Stig Lindberg, and was a central figure in the ``Mid-Century'' art movement of the mid-20th century in Northern Europe. Even today, it is highly praised for its high artistry, technical ability, and unique design that evokes the Nordic climate.