Vase - Ceramic - Vintage decorative vase
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Vintage ceramic decorative jug vase, attributed to Foreign or Ruscha, model 272/38, made in West Germany circa 1950–1960, with a mid-century modern style, a black speckled glaze, and a hand-painted figurative scene of a stylish couple in blue, red, yellow and white; asymmetrical form with a squared handle and flared neck, height 29 cm, diameter 12 cm, weight 800 g, in good vintage condition with signs of age and small wear.
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Elegant vintage ceramic jug/ewer, attributed to Foreign or Ruscha, model 272/38, manufactured in West Germany circa the 1950s–1960s.
The jug features a distinctive asymmetrical shape with a cornered handle and a flaring neck. The black, speckled ground is richly decorated with a hand-painted portrayal of a stylishly dressed couple in vibrant shades of blue, red, yellow and white. The refined line drawing and playful composition are characteristic of Mid-Century Modern design from that period.
This decorative object makes a handsome addition to a collection of West German Pottery or an interior with vintage or Mid-Century accents.
H29 cm, Diam 12 cm
Condition
Good vintage condition with normal, age-related signs of use. There are wear and paint loss spots present, appropriate to the age. See the photos; these form an integral part of the description.
Features
* Attributed to: Foreign / Ruscha
* Model: 272/38
* Period: ca. 1950–1960
* Origin: West Germany
* Material: ceramic
* Hand-painted figurative decor
* Good vintage condition
Elegant vintage ceramic jug/ewer, attributed to Foreign or Ruscha, model 272/38, manufactured in West Germany circa the 1950s–1960s.
The jug features a distinctive asymmetrical shape with a cornered handle and a flaring neck. The black, speckled ground is richly decorated with a hand-painted portrayal of a stylishly dressed couple in vibrant shades of blue, red, yellow and white. The refined line drawing and playful composition are characteristic of Mid-Century Modern design from that period.
This decorative object makes a handsome addition to a collection of West German Pottery or an interior with vintage or Mid-Century accents.
H29 cm, Diam 12 cm
Condition
Good vintage condition with normal, age-related signs of use. There are wear and paint loss spots present, appropriate to the age. See the photos; these form an integral part of the description.
Features
* Attributed to: Foreign / Ruscha
* Model: 272/38
* Period: ca. 1950–1960
* Origin: West Germany
* Material: ceramic
* Hand-painted figurative decor
* Good vintage condition
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
800 g
Title additional information
Vintage decorative vase
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Ceramic
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
29 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Diameter
12 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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