Vintage L. Hjorth Denmark Pottery Baptismal Font Chalice Stoneware Goblet 1960s For Sale

Vintage L. Hjorth Bornholm Studio Pottery - Medieval Baptismal Font Replica ChaliceUp for sale is a beautiful mid-century Danish studio pottery chalice/goblet handcrafted by the historic L. Hjorth workshop on the island of Bornholm, Denmark.This piece is a highly detailed, historically accurate miniature replica of the famous 12th-century Romanesque stone baptismal font located in Aa Kirke (Aakirkeby Church), originally carved by the famous medieval Gotlandic master sculptor Sighraf. It is crafted from heavy, unglazed brown-fired stoneware and features a fantastic high-relief band wrapped around the bowl depicting detailed biblical figures and scenes in a classic Romanesque art style.The tapered stem of the goblet features an integrated band of stylized geometric patterns molded into the clay.Markings & Authenticity Checkpoints:

• Studio Marks: The interior underside rim appears to feature the incised \"L. Hjorth\" workshop name stamp

Dimensions:

• Height: Approx. 8 inches
• Rim Diameter: Approx. 3.5 inches

Condition Report:
This vintage Danish stoneware piece is in excellent vintage condition. [1, 2]

• No chips, cracks, surface breaks, or repairs.
• The high-relief biblical carvings remain exceptionally sharp, crisp, and well-preserved.
• Features a clean, unglazed exterior texture with a light speckled factory speckling inside the bowl cavity.
• Please review all high-resolution pictures closely to evaluate the precise clay texture and markings.

Item comes from a clean, smoke-free home. Will be securely padded with thick bubble wrap and a sturdy shipping container to ensure safe arrival!