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"In the Sauna, " Highly Rare Mid-Century Dish by Der März, Estonia

About the Item

This charming Mid-Century scene, in a sauna, depicts two nude figures in a moment of cleansing during the Fasting Month, or "Paastu Kuu." Each figure is shown with switches of silver birch, which are used to gently beat the skin and relax the muscles. The sauna tradition, strongly associated with Finland, is also popular in Estonia, where this dish was made in the 1950s.

Dimensions:

Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Clay,Glazed

Place of Origin:

Estonia

Period:

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1950s

Condition:

Seller Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU86514606753

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