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Pottery -> Swedish art pottery
Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö, large stoneware dish with fish motif.
Elongated dish with a stylised fish in blue and turquoise glazes, framed by a grey border with incised lines. Marked.
Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Thomas Hellström.
Material: Stoneware.
Dimensions: H. 4 cm, W. 12 cm, L. 33 cm.
Period: Circa 1970.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Thomas Hellström (1924–2006) was a Swedish ceramicist who joined Nittsjö Keramik in Rättvik in 1958 and was associated with the factory for about 50 years. He brought new techniques to Nittsjö and was behind some of its greatest successes, including the T40 series nicknamed Thomas Blå. He is also known for his animal figures and unique sculptures.
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