Amphora - Vase - Porcelain
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Amphora porcelain vase from Germany in the Art Nouveau/Jugendstil style, model EDDA with grape motifs, polychrome enamels on an ivory crackled glaze, height 24.5 cm, width 18 cm, depth 16 cm, dating to circa 1900–1915, in very good condition with minor age wear and stains, back marked with the form/model numbers 050/60 and a triangular mark.
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AMPHORA – Manufacture Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel (RStK)
Bohemia (Teplitz), Austro-Hungarian Empire
Around 1900–1915 – Jugendstil / Art Nouveau
EDDA model vase with a decoration of grape clusters.
Exceptional polychrome artistic ceramic vase, from the prestigious Amphora manufactory, made in the early 20th century, in the purest Jugendstil spirit.
This model belongs to the “EDDA” series, identifiable by its triangular recessed mark on the back, incorporating a pre-Nazi swastika – a traditional symbol of prosperity and fertility – as well as the inscription EDDA, a direct reference to Norse mythology, frequently invoked in the symbolist and naturalist aesthetics of the time.
The vase features a high-relief sculpted decoration depicting sumptuous grape clusters with generous volumes, glazed in deep blue-violet tones, accompanied by finely modeled leaves in celadon green and pink-brown hues.
The piece stands out against an ivory background with a deliberately crackled glaze, an emblematic signature of Amphora’s high-quality productions.
The architectural shape of the collar, evoking stylized drips, emphasizes the piece's organic and symbolic dimension, giving the whole a remarkable sculptural presence.
The reverse side also bears the form and model numbers (050 / 60), in keeping with the manufacturer's conventions for identifying molds and variations.
Dimensions
Height: 24.5 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 16 cm
State
Excellent condition.
No restoration visible.
Fresh, bright enamels, with light signs of wear appropriate to the age and in keeping with the authenticity of the piece.
Collector's note
The Amphora models – EDDA series – are among the workshop’s most sought-after productions, both for the richness of their symbolism and for the exceptional quality of the modeling and enamels.
This vase is a benchmark piece of Bohemian Jugendstil, perfectly suited to a specialized collection, a museum display case, or an interior of great refinement.
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AMPHORA – Manufacture Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel (RStK)
Bohemia (Teplitz), Austro-Hungarian Empire
Around 1900–1915 – Jugendstil / Art Nouveau
EDDA model vase with a decoration of grape clusters.
Exceptional polychrome artistic ceramic vase, from the prestigious Amphora manufactory, made in the early 20th century, in the purest Jugendstil spirit.
This model belongs to the “EDDA” series, identifiable by its triangular recessed mark on the back, incorporating a pre-Nazi swastika – a traditional symbol of prosperity and fertility – as well as the inscription EDDA, a direct reference to Norse mythology, frequently invoked in the symbolist and naturalist aesthetics of the time.
The vase features a high-relief sculpted decoration depicting sumptuous grape clusters with generous volumes, glazed in deep blue-violet tones, accompanied by finely modeled leaves in celadon green and pink-brown hues.
The piece stands out against an ivory background with a deliberately crackled glaze, an emblematic signature of Amphora’s high-quality productions.
The architectural shape of the collar, evoking stylized drips, emphasizes the piece's organic and symbolic dimension, giving the whole a remarkable sculptural presence.
The reverse side also bears the form and model numbers (050 / 60), in keeping with the manufacturer's conventions for identifying molds and variations.
Dimensions
Height: 24.5 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 16 cm
State
Excellent condition.
No restoration visible.
Fresh, bright enamels, with light signs of wear appropriate to the age and in keeping with the authenticity of the piece.
Collector's note
The Amphora models – EDDA series – are among the workshop’s most sought-after productions, both for the richness of their symbolism and for the exceptional quality of the modeling and enamels.
This vase is a benchmark piece of Bohemian Jugendstil, perfectly suited to a specialized collection, a museum display case, or an interior of great refinement.
The images are part of the description. Shipping via relay point.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Porcelain
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/ Brand
Amphora
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24.5 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
16 cm
Decor
Floral
Estimated Period
1920-1930
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