Piet Hein porcelain bowl 1980 with gruk The soul we know nothing about

This Piet Hein porcelain bowl from 1980 combines simple Danish form with one of the poet's and thinker's characteristic gruks. At the bottom appears the fine line drawing and the handwritten text: "The soul we know nothing about, possibly the shell is empty. Let us therefore not disdain that which we can feel." This gives the bowl a special intimacy and thoughtfulness, which makes it far more than merely a decorative object in porcelain.

Piet Hein is loved for his ability to unite humor, philosophy and everyday wisdom in a simple and easily recognizable expression. Precisely for that reason, his designs and texts hold a very special place in many Danish homes. Here, the clear white porcelain surface, the blue decoration and the poetic motif meet in a small bowl that appears calm, timeless and personal.

The bowl is a beautiful choice for you who are fond of Danish design, porcelain and collectibles with a story. It works well as a decorative object on a shelf, in a display cabinet or on a table, where the motif is allowed to speak for itself. It can also be used as a small bowl for small items, jewelry or other light storage purposes, if you wish to bring both function and poetry into the interior.

As a gift, this Piet Hein bowl is an obvious choice for the collector, the design lover or the one who appreciates classic Danish quotes and porcelain with soul. The low, simple form and the literary decoration make it easy to place in both modern and more classic homes. At DPH - Danish Porcelain House, we are pleased to be able to offer porcelain and design objects that carry both history, culture and personality.

Product information:
Artist: Piet Hein
Year: 1980
Material/type: Porcelain bowl
Motif/inscription: "The soul we know nothing about, possibly the shell is empty. Let us therefore not disdain that which we can feel."