• Pitcher KL 0, Kissa, Raija Uosikkinen, Arabia, ライヤ・ウオシッキネン, アラビア, 라이야 우오시키넨, 아라비아 - Royal SiO2
  • Pitcher KL 0, Kissa, Raija Uosikkinen, Arabia, ライヤ・ウオシッキネン, アラビア, 라이야 우오시키넨, 아라비아 - Royal SiO2
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Pitcher KL 0, Kissa, Raija Uosikkinen, Arabia

Pitcher KL 0, Kissa, Raija Uosikkinen, Arabia

The Details
Designer: Raija Uosikkinen
Object: Pitcher
Model: KL 0
Series: Kissa
Manufacturer: Arabia
Period of Manufacture: 1964-1969
Material: Faience
Technique: Slip-cast
Color: White, yellow, black
Width: 95 - 140 mm
Length: 95 mm
Height: 105 mm 
Weight: 350 g
Capacity: 50 cl
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Unsigned (As Issued)
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: Finnish design.

The Story
Raija Uosikkinen’s 1964 "Kissa" (model KL 0) for the Arabia factory is a playful and compact classic of Finnish ceramic art. Designed on a form by Kaarina Aho, the KL 0 is the series' smallest 0.5-liter pitcher, distinguished by its vibrant yellow cat illustration. True to Uosikkinen’s style, the decoration is stylized, transforming this miniature everyday object into a whimsical piece of art. While models KL 1 and KL 2 were more common for daily use, the KL 0 was produced in significantly smaller quantities as a cream or milk pitcher, making it a rarer find today. Due to its historical significance, it is a sought-after item that offers collectors long-term investment value. It is a masterpiece of Scandinavian ceramics, uniting technical quality with Uosikkinen’s narrative style. Flawless examples are consistently valued and sought after by collectors.


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Raija Uosikkinen

Raija Liisa Uosikkinen (1923–2004). One of the most influential pattern designers in Finnish ceramics, Raija Uosikkinen transformed Arabia's functional tableware into timeless works of art through her distinctive illustrations. After graduating from the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki in 1947, she joined Arabia, where she spent nearly four decades creating decorative patterns that combined storytelling, folklore and everyday life with exceptional artistic precision. One of her earliest major assignments was decorating Kaj Franck's groundbreaking B-form tableware, leading to celebrated designs such as Linnea, Polaris and Pellervo. She later created many of Arabia's most beloved decorations, including Emilia, Pomona, Ali and the celebrated Kalevala annual wall plates. Characterised by delicate linework, rich ornamentation and a remarkable sense of narrative, Uosikkinen's designs brought warmth and personality to everyday ceramics. Today, her work remains among the most admired in Finnish design, treasured by collectors for its artistic beauty, timeless charm and enduring contribution to Arabia's legacy.

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