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Vintage Scandinavian vase, designed by Hyonsun Rhee for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
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Ceramic vase produced by the Swedish manufacturer Upsala-Ekeby, model 5044, designed by Hyonsun Rhee.
Hyonsun Rhee (born in 1938) is a Japanese designer of Korean descent, trained at Kyoto University of the Arts. He was an artist-in-residence at Upsala-Ekeby between 1962 and 1965, a period during which he developed his signature clean lines and textured surfaces, blending Asian influences with Scandinavian aesthetics.
Founded in the 19th century, Upsala-Ekeby is one of the leading Swedish ceramic manufacturers of the 20th century, renowned for its collaborations with international designers and for the quality of its modernist production.
This 5044 model perfectly illustrates this period:
• Slender silhouette with a narrow neck
• Cylindrical base adorned with an organic relief design
• Shaded mustard brown glaze, typical of the 1960s
✔ Impressed marking under the base: UE Sweden 5044 and Hyonsun Rhee signature
✔ Production: Sweden, 1960s
✔ Material: Glazed ceramic
Condition: Very good vintage condition, slight signs of wear consistent with age, no chips or missing pieces.
Dimensions: 18 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm. Neck opening: 3.5 cm
Weight: 470 g
A representative piece of 1960s Scandinavian design, both understated and textured, easily integrated into a contemporary interior or collection.
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ConditionExcellentColorsYellowMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height18 cmWidth9 cmDepth9 cm
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