Superb and rare Art Deco Sgraffito vase designed by master ceramist Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory in Sweden, dated 1921.
 
This striking piece features a transitional design between the Art Nouveau style and the emerging classicism of Swedish Grace (Nordic Art Deco). The body is finished in a beautiful powder blue sponge-glaze, over which a floral motif is carved using the sgraffito technique—where the top layer of glaze is scratched away to reveal the contrasting color beneath.
 
Ekberg (1877-1945) was a leading designer for Gustavsberg from 1889 and served as Artistic Director (1908-1917). His sgraffito technique, developed in collaboration with Gunnar Wennerberg, was presented at the 1900 Paris World Exhibition and represents a key moment in Scandinavian art pottery.
Maker's Mark: Fully signed on the base with the factory stamp, model number, designer's monogram, and year: Gustavsberg 334 JE 1921.
Dimensions:
Height: 9 1/4 inches (24 cm)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.