Designed in 1924, this model executed in 1960.
Pewter with decoration inspired by art from Peru.
Impressed with date code 'K9' (1960) and manufacturer's marks.
History:
The Peruvian floor vase was inspired on an earthenware vessel from the late Chimú period (1150-1460) which is kept in the collection of the Ethnographic Museum, Stockholm (Inv. no. 1887.08.7221). The Peruvian floor vase was included in Estrid Erikson's very first collection in 1924.
Literature:
Hedqvist, Hedvig, Jacobson, Rikard, 'Modern Svenskt Tenn', Stockholm, 2004, pp.26-27.
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