Signed on the base Circa 1930s Height: 4cm, Diameter: 6cm This work is by Arne Bang, one of Denmark's most important and influential ceramic artists. Bang was a pioneer of Nordic modernism. Though small, this weighty piece embodies Bang's legacy of sculptural delicacy, technical excellence, and unwavering dedication to the expressiveness of clay. The rounded form reflects Bang's sculptor's instinct for volume and mass. The confident yet natural curves are sculpted with a tactile honesty that became one of his signatures. The small spout, compact horizontal handle, and low, sturdy base tell of the essence of a craftsman who understood functional vessels as a sculptor understands the human form: intuitively, structurally, and with a deep respect for proportion. Even within a practical vessel, Bang's presence can be felt. The glaze is where his essence lies. Soft grays, earthy browns, and subdued ash hues spread across the clay like lichen growing on coastal stones, creating a mottled, organic surface. These atmospheric surfaces, which Bang created through early reduction firing experiments, became characteristic of Danish ceramics from the 1930s and 40s. His glazes have few decorative elements, appearing as if aged by wind, water, and time. The interior softly transitions to a pale wash, creating a gentle contrast over time while emphasizing the vessel's calm and understated appearance. Bang's influence on Danish ceramics is immeasurable. In an era when industrial production was transforming household goods, he embraced the expressiveness and sculptural possibilities of handmade stoneware. His work bridged sculpture and ceramics, influencing Danish ceramic artists and, later, the textural qualities of materials that would define Nordic design. Born from everyday use, this creamer vividly demonstrates why Bang's work is more than just an object. It continues to live on as an embodiment of a philosophy rooted in craftsmanship, nature, and the quiet power of form. Its delicate texture and solid presence contain not only clay but also the essence of a master who shaped a cultural aesthetic that still resonates today. Please excuse any obvious mistakes in the Japanese. Thank you for your interest.