Hertha Bengtson Cobalt Vase

This sculptural vase belongs to Hertha Bengtson's imaginative series of stoneware art-objects produced at Höganäs around 1964. 

This eccentric vase serves as a vibrant reflection of the youthful, playful and exciting era of the 1960's; the striking design perfectly captures the space-age stylings and vibrant 'pop' aesthetic of the time with its bright blue colour and sweeping silhouette.
Whilst the cobalt glaze is strong, it's the wonderfully flared & undulating shape that boldly defies tradition & gives this piece its delightful 60's aesthetic.

The unique & playful character of this object is further enhanced by the application of peculiar space-age lug-handles, crafted from extruded clay cylinders. These distinct cylinders, a hallmark of Bengtson's collection, give the vase, and the entire series, a strange and somewhat otherworldly charm.