TAISTO KAASINEN was born 1918 in Savonlinna and died 1980 in Vantaa. He popular designed and fulfilled many monumental works for both Sweden and Finland, ex. outer wall of Hermanni parish house in Helsinki. Typical themes for him were human and animal characters which were implemented of chamote mass as bursting of strength but at the same time as humorous sculptures. This horse figure was made in either a white or blue colour.
Good vintage condition - not sure what the black mark on her ear would be. It may be a chip of the crackle glaze.
Approximate Dimensions:
HEIGHT - 5 3/4 inches (14.5 cm)
LENGTH - 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)
WIDTH - 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)
WEIGHT - 10.6 oz (300 gm)
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Product code: ARABIA Finland Figure, Taisto Kaasinen Horse, Crackle Glaze, Hand popular Painted