Rörstrand Creamware Tankard – King Charles XII Bear Hunting at Kungsör

Decorative antique tankard by Rörstrand, featuring a detailed blue transfer-printed scene depicting King Charles XII bear hunting at Kungsör — a popular historic motif in Swedish ceramic tradition. The illustration is rendered in fine monochrome blue against a warm creamware ground, giving the piece a timeless and collectible character.

The bottom is marked with the text “CARL XII BJÖRNJAGT VID KUNGSÖR”, directly referencing the historical event portrayed. Both functional and decorative, this tankard works beautifully as a display piece within Scandinavian, historical, or traditional interiors.

Manufacturer: Rörstrand

Material: Creamware with blue transfer print

Motif: King Charles XII bear hunting at Kungsör

Text: CARL XII BJÖRNJAGT VID KUNGSÖR (on the lower body)

Markings: Rörstrand factory mark on the bottom

Origin: Sweden

Condition: Vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use and age (please see photos).