See more objects with the color dimgrey or see all the colors for this object.

Object Timeline

1952

  • Work on this object began.

1985

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2015

2024

  • You found it!

Kilta Sugar Bowl And Lid

This is a Sugar bowl and lid. It was designed by Kaj Franck and manufactured by Arabia. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is glazed, molded earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Harry Blomster. It is credited Gift of Harry Blomster.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 8.3 x 9.5 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

(a) Printed white on underside: "[crown symbol]/ ARABIA / WÄRTSILÄ FINLAND /[kiln mark] / 11-74(?)." (b) unmarked.

Cite this object as

Kilta Sugar Bowl And Lid; Designed by Kaj Franck (Finnish, 1911–1989); Manufactured by Arabia (Finland); Finland; glazed, molded earthenware; H x diam.: 8.3 x 9.5 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.); Gift of Harry Blomster; 1985-55-8-a,b

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian’s Terms of Use page.

For higher resolution or commercial use contact ArtResource.

If you would like to cite this object in a Wikipedia article please use the following template:

<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18805467/ |title=Kilta Sugar Bowl And Lid |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=26 April 2024 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>