Large purple glass bowl / vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela Riihimäki, Finland greek myth transitioning from his early work

transitioning from his early work at the renowned fishing equipment manufacturer ABU (now ABU Garcia) in Blekinge to a full-time artistic practice

and the collection of King Gustav VI Adolf

This was followed by a solo show at ABF’s Study Centre in Vänersborg in 1963

A deck of Stig Lindberg's modern shapes

He went on study trips to France and Spain during the 40's and 50's

Large purple glass bowl / vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela Riihimäki, Finland greek myth transitioning from his early workartist designer: Kaj Blomqvist (Finnish 1939 ) material: mould blown glass dimensions: 18 1 2 cm diameter x 15 1 2 cm height substantial (2. 1 kg) organic glass vase bowl in purple circa 1970s for Kumela Riihimaki, Finland signed on base and retains original label