Amphora - Libation vase - Clay - Brocca

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Polychrome ceramic pitcher in an Art Deco-inspired design by Amphora, circa 1910–1920, Bohemia Tepliz-Turn, blue background decor, cream and blue glaze, 18 cm diameter, 35 cm high, weight about 2 kg.

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Polychrome ceramic jug in Art Deco style produced by the renowned Czechoslovak brand Amphora dating roughly to the period 1900–1910... Origin: Czechoslovak region of Tepliz-Turn in the heart of Bohemia... with a "Greek Revival" design, with classical motifs reinterpret ed in an Art Deco key... The decoration depicts a Greek or Roman horseman on a prancing horse surrounded by ornamental geometric bands, including the classic meander (Greek key) motif at the base... Made in hand-painted ceramic with a matte finish, often referred to as polychrome majolica... many of these vases are made in a reversible manner... the whole item will be shipped with tracking and insured by Poste Italiane

Polychrome ceramic jug in Art Deco style produced by the renowned Czechoslovak brand Amphora dating roughly to the period 1900–1910... Origin: Czechoslovak region of Tepliz-Turn in the heart of Bohemia... with a "Greek Revival" design, with classical motifs reinterpret ed in an Art Deco key... The decoration depicts a Greek or Roman horseman on a prancing horse surrounded by ornamental geometric bands, including the classic meander (Greek key) motif at the base... Made in hand-painted ceramic with a matte finish, often referred to as polychrome majolica... many of these vases are made in a reversible manner... the whole item will be shipped with tracking and insured by Poste Italiane

Details

Specific region of origin
Tepliz-Turn..Boemia
Ceramics type
Clay
Style subtype
Arts & Crafts
Weight
2 kg
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Brocca
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Czechia
Material
Pottery
Style
Antique
Manufacturer/brand
Amphora
Colour
Blue, Cream
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
35 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
1.4 cm
Decor
Blue-ground
Diameter
18 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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Objects sold
100%
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