This is a ceramic statue from the Jura series designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in 1971. The series name Jura refers to the Jurassic period, which was an era from 201 million years ago to 145 million years ago. It is a ceramic statue created in the image of animals on the earth at that time. The series featured hippos, buffalo, two-humped camels, rhinos, lizards, and turtles. Both are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.
This is a turtle ornament. The back side has a complicated shell pattern, and the sagging eyes are cute and have a slightly goofy look.
■Detailed specifications Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson / Lisa Larson Series name: Jura / Jura work name: Sköldpadda / Tortoise age: 1971-1977 Country of origin: Sweden Condition:
It is in perfect condition, with no cracks, chips, or penetrations, preserving the appearance at the time of production.
■Size
Width 12cm Height 6cm Depth 6cm
Lisa Larson
Lisa Larson (1931-2024)
A world-renowned Swedish ceramicist, he was born in Härlunda, a village of about 500 people in the Älmhult district of Kronoberg county in the Småland region in southern Sweden.
As a child, she aspired to be a fashion designer, but after enrolling at the Gothenburg Academy of Art, she studied ceramics. One day, she was discovered by Stig Lindberg at a competition, and after a one-year probationary period, she officially joined Gustavsberg as a designer. Shortly thereafter, in 1955, she released the Lilla Zoo series, and in 1964, she came up with the Afrika series, famous for its lion statues.
Lisa Larson has not only worked for Gustavsberg, but has also provided designs for Höganäs, the major domestic retailer Åhléns, and the German ceramic manufacturer Rosenthal. After leaving Gustavsberg in 1979, she became a freelance artist, working on a voluntary basis with companies, rather than as an exclusive contractor, and continued to work freely in various fields. In 1979 and 1981, she held solo exhibitions at Seibu Department Store in Tokyo, and the 1981 exhibition was visited by a total of 70,000 people.