Pattern Design by Esteri Tomula, and in production 1979-1981.
In very good condition, with only light cutlery marks over the pattern surface on the front. The back of the plates have light erosion to the glossiness of the glaze from dishwasher use which you should be able to see in the photos ( I would not recommend using a dishwasher on any ceramic that is meant to be preserved )
This plate is the same "S" stoneware form as other well known Arabia designs of the same period like Ruska, Meri, Fennica etc, and the "S" forms were designed by Ulla Procope. (Source: Arabia Ceramics Art Industry - Design Museo Finland 2009)
Esteri was inspired by the flora of Finland. Her output at Arabia was vast, and consisted of over 150 designs Her technique was often to work with delicate black outlines which were made into transfer prints and then hand painted with areas of colour, easily apparent in designs such as Pastoraali. When Arabia got its own facility for screen printing onto ceramics in the early 1960s Essu moved to the product development department and became a pattern designer there. Her style became more colourful and open with the freedom this technique enabled. You can also read more about her designs on my blog at c20ceramics
All items are sent with tracking via Australia Post. All items are well packed to a professional standard, in boxes with expanded cornstarch bio fill (which can be re used or put into the garden waste bin as it dissolves in water).
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