Thomas Hellström hand decorated polar bear. Hellström designed the bear in the 1970s for the Nittsjö company (Sweden). Artist Thomas Hellström Name Isbjörn (Polar Bear) Year 1970s Maker Nittsjö, original production Material Earthenware Condition Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks Size Height: 4.3 inches, Length: 3.5 inches, Width: 2.8 inches Marked Nittsjö, THO (Thomas Hellström), 6434. Price: $144

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