Ceramic figurine titled 'Pelle' by Lisa Larson this was a gift from my aunt in 1960. She was working in the US Embassy in East Berlin, Germany. I was 8 years old at the time. I’m 73 now.

This ceramic figurine was designed by renowned Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg pottery in the early 1960s as part of her 'Larsons Ungar' (Larson's Children) series. The piece depicts a child holding a cat, showcasing Larson's distinctive simplified, stylized approach to figurative ceramics with minimal details and warm earth tones. Lisa Larson's work has become highly collectible among mid-century modern enthusiasts and Scandinavian design collectors. The 'Pelle' figure, with its charming combination of a child and cat, exemplifies the whimsical yet sophisticated aesthetic that made Larson's work so beloved both in Sweden and internationally. These pieces are particularly valued by collectors of Scandinavian ceramics and those who appreciate the clean lines and playful character of mid-century Swedish design.