Jaap Ravelli - Vase (7) - Earthenware

Jacob Joseph (Jaap) Ravelli, born June 20, 1916 in Princenhage, died April 1, 2011 in Katwijk, was a Dutch ceramic artist and potter. Jaap Ravelli studied at the Rijksopleidingsinstituut voor Tekenleraren in Amsterdam and the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague.
In 1947 he founded Potterie Ravelli in Valkenburg, South Holland, where he initially produced simple utilitarian ceramics such as vases and tableware.
The Ravelli pottery did not only sell their products in the Netherlands but they also found buyers abroad, in Germany, Australia, England, and the United States.
In the 1960s Potterie Ravelli faced increasing difficulties due to strong competition from abroad, and in 1977 they closed their doors.
Jaap Ravelli continued making ceramics long after the closure, mainly unique pieces that he fired in a small kiln.

2 (Model number 2 from Potterie Ravelli is one of the factory’s earliest designs and concerns a small vase.
This model is an essential part of Jaap Ravelli’s early collection and is characterized by a simple, timeless design.
17-3 (1950s, Lightning Strike: Terracotta with white glaze in a geometric tin-pattern)
17-1 (Form: This model has a characteristic transition from a rounded base to a triangular upper rim. It is often referred to as a "spout vase" due to its compact, tapered shape.
6 (1955) is a beloved miniature vase produced mainly in the 1950s. It is one of the early designs by Jaap Ravelli and is known for its simple, compact form.
222 Features Form: The ashtray has a round, organic shape resembling the foot of the well-known candlestick, but it is much shorter.
229 is a versatile object from the 1960s that was used for various purposes, ranging from a small flower pot to an ashtray. This model has a clean, cylindrical shape and is a typical example of functional Dutch design from that period.
2 – 5.5 cm high, opening 2 cm, diameter 6 cm, base 4.5 cm

All as-new, no damage; see photos for a good impression.