Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Denmark. Stoneware dish with spiral ornamentation and uranium glaze. Approx. 1930s.

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, dish.
Decorative stoneware dish with characteristic spiral ornamentation and uranium glaze in golden and brown tones. A strong example of Hammershøi’s design language and experimental glaze work from the 1930s. Marked on the base.

Origin: Denmark.
Designer: Svend Hammershøi.
Material: Stoneware.
Dimensions: H. 3 cm, D. 19 cm.
Period: 1930s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Svend Hammershøi (1873–1948) was a Danish ceramicist and sculptor, known for his work at Kähler in Næstved. He was a central figure in the development of Danish art pottery and is particularly recognised for his simple, monumental forms and advanced glazes, including experiments with uranium glazes that create a distinctive depth and glow.