Rörstrand Christmas plate 1981 Gotland Visby Gunnar Nylund

Rörstrand Christmas plate 1981 is an atmospheric blue-white Christmas plate in Swedish porcelain with the motif "Gotland". The motif is connected to Selma Lagerlöf's tale of Nils Holgersson and shows him flying on the back of the wild goose Akka over Visby. On the plate itself stands the year "1981", which makes this edition easy to identify for both collectors and those seeking a special Rörstrand Christmas plate with Swedish history and storytelling.

The fine composition gathers some of the most characteristic elements from Gotland. The Gothic Saint Mary's Cathedral from the 13th century dominates the cityscape, while the towers from Visby's medieval ring wall mark the city's historical significance. Above the city, Nils Holgersson and the geese are seen in motion, giving the motif both life, direction, and fairy-tale depth. It is precisely this blend of Swedish cultural heritage, literature, and landscape that makes Rörstrand's blue-white Christmas plates so beloved.

The Christmas plate is designed by Gunnar Nylund, who is behind a long series of sought-after Rörstrand motifs inspired by The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson through Sweden. Here you get an edition where the story of Gotland and Visby is interpreted with great sensitivity to both history and decorative balance. The blue underglaze effect gives the motif a classic and calm expression that fits beautifully into both traditional and modern homes.

With a diameter of 19 cm, this Swedish Christmas plate is ideal as wall decoration, alone or together with other editions in a collection. The holes on the back make it easy to hang up. At the same time, it can also be used as a plate for lunch, cake, or small servings, if you wish to let historical porcelain play an active role in everyday life. It is a fine way to bring older quality design back into use and let a piece of Swedish porcelain history create joy all year round.

Product information:
Brand: Rörstrand
Designer: Gunnar Nylund
Series: Rörstrand Christmas Plates
Edition: 1981
Motif: "Gotland"
Decoration: Nils Holgersson over Visby
Colors: Blue-white
Diameter: 19 cm
Hanging: Holes on the back
Other: The year "1981" appears on the plate