Kjeld Jordan for Palshus – Rare Stoneware Bird in Hare Fur Glaze, Denmark 1960s

Beautiful and unique stoneware bird made of hare fur glaze, design by Kjeld Jordan for Palshus. Signed 'KJ' and marked 'Palshus' at the bottom.A rare and highly collectible work of Scandinavian ceramic art.

Height: 16 cm // 6.29 in
Condition: Good vintage
Color: Brown "Dancing Flames" with a touch of Green
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Hare Fur Glaze
Materials and Techniques: Stoneware/Ceramic
Place of Origin: Denmark
Period: Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1960s

Palshus is one of the cornerstones of Danish Mid-Century ceramics, admired worldwide for its exceptional quality, refined forms, and innovative glazing techniques. This sculptural bird by Kjeld Jordan exemplifies the studio’s mastery — the rare hare fur glaze adds depth and character, ensuring every piece is truly unique.

About Kjeld Jordan:
Kjeld Jordan is a Danish ceramicist, best known for his work for Palshus Keramik, where he created distinctive stoneware elephants and birds. His works are often made of stoneware with glazes that give them a special texture and play of color, such as the brown-green hare fur glaze, which is particularly popular. 

Works by Jordan for Palshus seldom appear on the international market, making this a sought-after acquisition for serious collectors of Scandinavian ceramics, 20th-century design, and fine art. With its elegant presence and strong provenance, this stoneware bird represents not only a decorative object but also a solid design investment with long-term value.

An outstanding opportunity to enrich a collection with a genuine piece of Danish design history.