Description
A classic bit of mid-century design from the Arabia Ruska range… A larger fruit or serving bowl.
The Ruska glaze was designed by Ulla Procopé in around 1960, she worked for Arabia (Finland) from 1948 to 1968.
The name Ruska roughly translates from the Finnish as ‘Autumn’.
This is roughly early 1970s.
The glazes on these pieces vary enormously between tan to brown to black, this is predominantly mid brown with darker brown speckles and trim. Heavy stoneware with a soft sheen glaze.
Good with cutlery marks within.
Some thinner areas of glaze where it looks whiter along the rim, one white dot is a fleabite.
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Simple lines and tactile, with natural autumn colouring, beautifully designed.
Classic sturdy design. Brown glaze over white stoneware/earthenware.
Round and straight with flat rim 22.5 x 7.5cm tall.
