Celadon Green Relief Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, 1940s

This is a charming and sculptural celadon green vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, and produced between 1944 and 1953. The petite ceramic piece reflects the soft modernism and refined craftsmanship of mid-century Swedish design. It features a gently rounded body tapering into a slender, slightly flared neck, complemented by a gracefully curved handle. Standing approximately 12 cm high with a diameter of 9.5 cm, the vase is finished in a delicate celadon green glaze with subtle tonal variations. The lower body is adorned with stylized floral motifs in relief, adding depth and texture while maintaining understated elegance. The design bridges elements of Swedish Grace and early Scandinavian Modernism, with subtle Art Deco influences in its symmetry and controlled ornamentation. The underside is embossed with 'UPSALA EKEBY' and the number '43, ' indicating the model or production reference. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, a key figure in Upsala Ekeby's artistic direction during the 1930s and 1940s, this vase exemplifies her poetic forms and nature-inspired relief decoration. Upsala Ekeby, founded in 1886 in Uppsala, Sweden, was central to the development of Swedish art pottery and Scandinavian modern design during the mid-20th century.