This rustic earthy bowl belongs to the SILUR series of kitchen and household goods, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden during the 1960s and designed by Stig Lindberg. It has a geometric pattern of black and tan on a brown earthenware background. It is unglazed outside and has a darker brown glaze on the inside. The roughness of the chamotte stonework matches its colours. 

It is stamped underneath with no. 8, the SILUR and Gustavsberg logos, Stig L, Sweden.

Measures:

21 cm diameter x 14.5 cm high

Weight 1.39 KG

Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) is one of the most renowned representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known for his constant creativity and exceptional eye for shapes, proportions and patterns. He worked for the Gustavsberg factory between 1937-1980. He is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.