A vintage Swedish bowl featuring the “Nordstjärnan” (North Star) decoration, a classic design associated with Rörstrand. The name refers to the North Star motif, which has a long history in Swedish ceramics. Rörstrand produced an earlier blue-and-white Nordstjärnan faience decoration in the 18th century, while a later version appeared on the National Service, also known as Swedish Grace, during the 20th century. The exact production period of this bowl cannot be confirmed without examining its markings and decoration. <Cite refs={["turn550526search0","turn550526search1","turn550526search5"]}/>
 
Details:
Pattern: Nordstjärnan (North Star)
Probable manufacturer: Rörstrand, Sweden
Material: Ceramic; exact type not verified
Period: Unknown; identification as mid-century requires confirmation
Country of manufacture: Sweden, if the Rörstrand attribution is correct
Designer: Not confirmed
Production method: Not confirmed