Ulla Procope Arabia Finland | Rosmarin tea cup

Ulla Procope Arabia Finland | Rosmarin tea cupObjectTea cup and saucer from the Rosmarin series by Ulla Procope for Arabia Finland, produced between 1961 and 1974. Hand painted decoration with deep brown and almost black floral forms set against a soft white ground. This is a piece made for daily use, but it holds attention through proportion and surface. The contrast between the restrained form and expressive painting creates a quiet tension that works well in both minimal and more layered

Object
Tea cup and saucer from the Rosmarin series by Ulla Procope for Arabia Finland, produced between 1961 and 1974. Hand-painted decoration with deep brown and almost black floral forms set against a soft white ground. 

This is a piece made for daily use, but it holds attention through proportion and surface. The contrast between the restrained form and expressive painting creates a quiet tension that works well in both minimal and more layered interiors.

Designer
Ulla Procope

Manufacturer
Arabia Finland

Period
1961 to 1974

Material
Ceramic with hand painted glaze

Design
Rounded cup with a low profile and a compact handle. Floral motif wraps around the body in a continuous band. The saucer repeats the color in a single circular accent, keeping the overall composition balanced.

Dimensions
Cup diameter 10 cm
Saucer diameter 16 cm
Total pair height 5.5 cm

Condition
Very good vintage condition
Minor production related nuance on the underside of the saucer, visible in the last image
No cracks or structural damage

Marking
Marked Arabia Finland

Use
Suitable for tea or coffee
Works well as part of a set or as a single accent piece

Notes
Hand painted decoration with natural variation
Made in Finland