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Set of Iceland Brutalist Lava Ceramic Vases by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit, 1960s

About the Item

Mid-century set of 2 beautiful Scandinavian ceramic vessels by Ragnar Kjartansson (1923-1989) of Iceland. Ragnar Kjartansson a sculptor and ceramist helped founding Glit Pottery in 1958. Rocky hardened lava ceramic in brown and beige tones. The hardened lava style became the well received icon of Glit. The smaller ''jug'' vase measures 18.5 cm (7.2 inches) approx. in height.
  • Creator:
    Ragnar Kjartansson (Artist),Glit (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.55 in (21.7 cm)Diameter: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Andernach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8556241045542

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