Mug Annual Mug, white red-black ceramics, by B. Kristiansen, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1970s.
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This collectible Royal Copenhagen ceramic mug from 1978 is a design by Bo Kristiansen, part of the limited Annual Mug series where each year featured a unique artistic interpretation. The 1978 edition stands out with its dynamic, almost graphic composition in deep red, black, and off-white tones. The front is marked by the bold '78' numerals, set against a sculpted, relief-textured background—especially pronounced in the black segments of the pattern. The mug has a classic cylindrical body, a solid, rounded handle, and a glossy glazed exterior, while the interior is finished in a rich, glossy black. The interplay of smooth and stippled surfaces creates a sculptural visual depth, with stark color contrasts giving the object a compelling, contemporary presence. The mug is preserved in good vintage condition, with minimal signs of use typical for 1970s ceramics.The piece speaks the language of late 1970s Danish modernism: utilitarian in form, yet approaching the expressiveness of art. Its relief texture and flowing, organic lines evoke an era when the boundary between design and art blurred, and every object gained an individual, expressive character. The mug tells a story of a time when Scandinavian ceramics boldly experimented with surface, color, and light, transforming everyday objects into vessels of vibrant energy and artistic spirit.It can be used as a single, striking accent on a shelf of 1970s ceramics, paired with other Royal Copenhagen pieces or contemporary Scandinavian porcelain to highlight its graphic rhythm and color contrast. The mug also suits eclectic collector’s interiors—on a coffee table, among design
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Height11 cm
Length10 cm
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Length10 cm
Height11 cm
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