Arabia "Ruija" Milk Pitcher by Raija Uosikkinen, 1975–1981, Hand-Painted Stoneware

Vintage Arabia Ruija milk pitcher / creamer, designed by Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia  and produced from 1975–1981. The colorful hand-painted Ruija decoration is characteristic of Arabia's S-model stoneware collection.

• Designer: Raija Uosikkinen
• Maker: Arabia
• Design/Pattern name: Ruija
• Year: 1975–1981
• Origin: Finland
• Size: 14 cm / 5.51 in tall; 12.8 cm / 5.04 in diameter; 19.5 cm / 7.68 in wide including spout and handle
• Weight: 840 g = 1.85 lb
• Color: beige, brown / earthytones
• Material: stoneware
• Technique: hand-painted decoration
• Capacity: approximately 1.1 L / 37.2 US fl oz

Condition: Good vintage condition. The pitcher is intact with no cracks or chips. It shows some signs of use and minor discoloration/staining consistent with age.

About the design:
The Ruija decoration was designed by Finnish ceramic artist Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia. The hand-painted pattern was produced on the S-model stoneware range from 1975 to 1981, featuring a lively multicolored composition characteristic of Uosikkinen's work.

Use & display:
A substantial and decorative piece of vintage Finnish stoneware, suitable as a milk pitcher, serving jug, or simply displayed as part of a Ruija / Arabia collection.

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