Torhout - Vase - Ceramic - Height: 50 cm

Umbrella stand or large vase ?????? Art Deco in flamenco-fired glazed ceramic with a relief of the Rod of Asclepius - Belgium, c. 1930
Magnificent freestanding umbrella stand from the Art Deco period (circa 1930), made in Flemish glazed earthenware of Belgian origin. This piece stands out for its imposing scale as well as its singular iconography, uncommon in utilitarian objects of this period. The central motif features a Rod of Asclepius carved in relief in a vibrant emerald green tone. The medical staff emerges from a group of stylized leaves at the base and extends toward the upper section, suggesting that the piece was originally a bespoke commission or a decorative element intended for the reception area of a medical office, pharmacy, or clinic of the time.
Features and technical details:
Origin: Belgium (attributed by style, technique, and paste to productions from the Hainaut region, such as Faïencerie de Thulin).
Period: Art Deco (c. 1930).
Technique: Fluid and flame-fired glaze (glaçure flambée), combining chocolate brown, midnight blue, and deep greens.
Material: Cream-colored refractory clay (visible wear at the base, characteristic of Belgian earthenware). The base bears no physical marks or stamps, something common in large pieces from this manufacture where the thick glaze often obscured mold numbers.
Dimensions: Height 50 cm.
Condition: In good condition.