{"product_id":"tableware-arabia-finland-ruska-stoneware-pitcher","title":"Tableware: Arabia Finland Ruska Stoneware Pitcher","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Arabia Finland \"Ruska\" (Autumn Colours) Stoneware Pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Ulla Procopé for Arabia Finland and produced in Helsinki between 1960 and 1999, Ruska is a legendary Scandinavian design classic. Because powdered iron was sprayed onto the matte glaze before firing, every single piece is unique — this one has a beautiful rich dark iron gradient around the rim, handle, and spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from heavy specialised ovenproof stoneware, this \"S-model\" is safe for hot liquids, baking, or microwave use and resilient against thermal shock. Highly functional as a milk or water jug, gravy pitcher, or styled as a rustic flower vase on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Intended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk, water, or gravy pitcher for everyday Scandinavian table service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate Suggested Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rustic flower vase or statement shelf piece for a mid-century modern or Japandi-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45990164955334,"sku":"Listing 041-May2026","price":750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/ArabiaRuskaStonewarePitcher04.jpg?v=1782725353","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/products\/tableware-arabia-finland-ruska-stoneware-pitcher","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}