Monumental vase in with avian theme by Gunnar Nylund
Monumental bird-themed vase with cover by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand, modeled with an overall egg form (a bird reference itself) atop a small angled foot, lid with floral finial atop, vase having continuous relief of birds, leaves and flowers, with lattice pattern on base and lid, stoneware with pale blue glaze, Sweden, mid-20th century; script R with triple crowns mark, numbered 44/50
14.5 in. (37 cm) H x 8 in. (20 cm) D
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