Vintage 60s Royal Copenhagen Piet Hein Fajance Wall Plaque Omniscience 1941 Gruk For Sale

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Vintage 1960s Royal Copenhagen Piet Hein "Omniscience" Fajance Wall Collector Plaque

Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Scandinavian mid-century modern wall plaque designed by the legendary Danish poet and scientist Piet Hein for Royal Copenhagen. This glazed fajance (earthenware) plaque is designed in Hein’s signature superellipse shape and features one of his most famous philosophical "Grooks" (aphoristic poems) alongside a whimsical illustration in deep cobalt blue.

The backstamp features the original 1941 poem copyright date, but the manufacturing line code above the "G" in Copenhagen dates the actual physical production of this piece to 1968.

ITEM SPECIFICS:

• Brand: Royal Copenhagen
• Country of Manufacture: Denmark
• Designer/Artist: Piet Hein
• Title of Work / Pattern: Omniscience
• Poem Text: "Knowing what thou knowest not is in a sense omni-science."
• Material: Glazed Fajance (Ceramic/Pottery)
• Color: Cobalt Blue text and illustration on an ivory/cream background
• Shape: Superellipse
• Style: Mid-Century Modern (MCM)
• Theme: Art, Quotes & Sayings, Novelty, Periods & Styles
• Finish: High Gloss
• Features: Retired, Unboxed, Indoor, Smooth
• Signed: Yes (Printed signature of Piet Hein)
• Handmade: No
• Limited Edition: No
• Occasion: All Occasions
• Suitable For: Wall
• Year Manufactured: 1968
• Item Height: 6.5"
• Item Width: 5.5"
• Item Weight: 8 oz (bare item weight)

CONDITION:

• Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. The glaze remains bright and glossy. It includes its original orange hanging string and a vintage paper collector/retail tag. Please review the high-resolution photos to verify the exact condition and backstamp details. All photos are made part of the description.

SHIPPING & HANDLING:

• Items will be securely packed & quickly shipped with full insurance & tracking at no additional cost to buyer.

NOTE:

• Please ask all questions and/or request all additional photos PRIOR TO PURCHASE, as all sales are final.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL

NO RETURNS

NO REFUNDS

Thank You!!