Celadon green bowl by Arthur Percy for Gefle, Sweden, c.1930s

Celadon green bowl for Gefle Porsilinsfabrik (Gefle Porcelain Factory), Sweden, from the 1930s, designed by Arthur Percy (1886-1976). Typical of Swedish Grace designs, it combines aspects of ancient art with modernism, here Chinese celadon glaze over a simplified organic form that also speaks to modernist sensibilities. Height 7.5cm x diameter 22.5cm.