A charming and collectible vintage stoneware shrimp bowl by Danish ceramic artist Ulla Sonne, celebrated for her playful maritime imagery and deep, lustrous glazes.
This hand-thrown bowl features Sonne’s signature pink-orange shrimp motif, hand-painted against a rich, glossy navy-blue glaze and accented with fine gold lines. The shrimp appear both inside the bowl and on the exterior, creating a lively, decorative presence from every angle.
The bowl comes complete with its original pierced ceramic strainer insert, designed to drain shrimp while serving — a rare and desirable feature. The insert is shaped to sit neatly inside the bowl, with a small cut-out for easy lifting. Today, the piece works equally well as a serving bowl, fruit bowl, or decorative object with strong Scandinavian character.
Details
Material: Hand-thrown stoneware with hand-painted decoration
Colour: Deep navy-blue glaze with pink-orange shrimp motif and gold detailing
Dimensions:
Bowl: 21 cm diameter · 12 cm height
Strainer insert: matching glazed stoneware
Markings: Hand-signed “Ulla Sonne BG” on the base
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No cracks or repairs. Glaze and decoration remain vibrant and well preserved.
A wonderfully expressive example of Danish studio pottery — combining craftsmanship, humour, and functional design. A standout piece for collectors of Scandinavian ceramics or anyone drawn to poetic, characterful tableware.
A charming and collectible vintage stoneware shrimp bowl by Danish ceramic artist Ulla Sonne, celebrated for her playful maritime imagery and deep, lustrous glazes.
This hand-thrown bowl features Sonne’s signature pink-orange shrimp motif, hand-painted against a rich, glossy navy-blue glaze and accented with fine gold lines. The shrimp appear both inside the bowl and on the exterior, creating a lively, decorative presence from every angle.
The bowl comes complete with its original pierced ceramic strainer insert, designed to drain shrimp while serving — a rare and desirable feature. The insert is shaped to sit neatly inside the bowl, with a small cut-out for easy lifting. Today, the piece works equally well as a serving bowl, fruit bowl, or decorative object with strong Scandinavian character.
Details
Material: Hand-thrown stoneware with hand-painted decoration
Colour: Deep navy-blue glaze with pink-orange shrimp motif and gold detailing
Dimensions:
Bowl: 21 cm diameter · 12 cm height
Strainer insert: matching glazed stoneware
Markings: Hand-signed “Ulla Sonne BG” on the base
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No cracks or repairs. Glaze and decoration remain vibrant and well preserved.
A wonderfully expressive example of Danish studio pottery — combining craftsmanship, humour, and functional design. A standout piece for collectors of Scandinavian ceramics or anyone drawn to poetic, characterful tableware.
