Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
Vase with handle model “SYE”, ca. 1950’s
Country
Sweden
Colour
Material
Stoneware
Glaze
Finish
Matte
Height
26 cm ( 10 1/8 in )
Marking
Incised “R (with three crowns), CHS, Sweden, SYE”
In Ancient Greece, this type of vessels were called “Oenochoai or Oenochoe” and were used as wine container both in daily life and in rituals. Stålhane stylised the original shape which was more rounded and large.