On display

Meditation stone in the series "Kultsten" (Cult stone) series

Gustavsberg

Artist/Maker

Manufacturer: Gustavsberg
Designer: Bengt & Bengt

DatesProduction: Prod. 1968 - 1973

Material / Technique

Bone china, relief decoration

Dimensionsh x w x d: Mått 7,2 x 7 x 6,5 cm

Inventory numberNMGu 38908

AcqusitionGift 2000 Kooperativa Förbundet

Other titlesTitle (sv): Meditationssten i serien "Kultsten" med inpressad dekor och tänkespråk Title (en): Meditation stone in the series "Kultsten" (Cult stone) series Label (sv): Meditationssten i serien "Kultsten"

DescriptionDescription: Together with the graphic designer Bengt Serenander, Berglund created cubes made of bone china known as Kultstenar (cult stones), with pictorial motifs and thoughtprovoking text. They were marketed as the present for people who “have everything” such as, according to the advertisement, “loving couples, directors, sailors and philosophers”.

Exhibited

Collection

Geographical origin

Geographical origin: Gustavsberg (Sweden, Stockholm County)

MaterialBone china (Porcelain)

TechniqueArt industry