Vintage NILS THORSSON Butterfly Egg Vase 1969 MCM Royal Copenhagen EXC

The word Baca means "ring", which explains why the signature of each artist who created a decor, appears in a circle on the basis of each piece of the series. The butterfly decoration, dated 1966, is due to Nils Thorsson himself.

This piece, rare, is in perfect condition. Danish ceramic butterfly egg-shaped tabletop piece vase. Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson (1898 - 1975) Ceramic artist and designer for Royal Copenhagen. Nils joined Royal Copenhagen as an apprentice in 1912, and graduated from the royal Danish Academy in 1917. He went on to become Royal Copenhagen's most prolific designer.

Wear consistent with age and use. Height: 3 inches / 7.62 cm.

Width: 4 inches / 10.16 cm. Depth: 3.25 inches / 8.26 cm.

Please note: This item is from an estate sale. Previous owner had it filled with potpourri, and it does have a feint (but pleasant) odor when close to opening.

Please see all photos for accurate representation of item and condition. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Vases". The seller is "peace59art" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Origin: European
• Pattern: Butterfly
• Color: Multicolor
• Material: Ceramic
• Year Manufactured: 1966
• Subject: Egg
• Brand: Royal Copenhagen
• Type: Vase
• Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Theme: Butterfly
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Features: Hand Painted, Limited Edition, Textured
• Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
• Production Technique: Pottery
• Backstamp: Painted
• Finish: Tin Glaze
• Handmade: Yes
• Product Line: Royal Copenhagen