Edvard Lindahl for Gustavsberg Sweden Stoneware Owl minimalist 9 1/8" x 7" x

9 1/8" x 7" x 1 1/2"

I'd guess he is German or Dutch

This hand thrown sugar bowl--which would also be great for keeping jam

I would guess it was made in the mid-20th century and believe it was made in Benin

and one that feels rather spiritual

Edvard Lindahl for Gustavsberg Sweden Stoneware Owl minimalist 9 1/8" x 7" xThis charming little stoneware owl is one in a trio designed by Edvard Lindahl for Gustavsberg Sweden in the 1960s. Lindahl (1907 1986 ) was a cartoonist, set designer, illustrator, sculptor and woodcarver. In the 1960's, Lindahl did work for both Rrstrand and Gustavsberg. He made drawings of stoneware for Rrstrand, and his well known owls made at the Gustavsberg Studio. His art is represented at the National Museum and Malm and Eskilstuna Museums.