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Vintage Pinguin Jar, Figurine in carved Wood, 1940s

About the Item

Curious jar in the shape of a penguin. Made from hand carved pine set with details in walnut and cherry. Made in the workshop of ELJ in Denmark during the 1940s in a style reminiscent of Kay Bojesen and Hans Bolling.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Diameter: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept vintage condition. Ware and patina consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782221827172
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