Vessel - Ceramic - 1960-1970 - Fat Lava Ruscha

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Ruscha Keramik model 335 Fat Lava vase from West Germany, dating to the 1960s–1970s, ceramic, approximately 42 cm high and 26 cm wide, weighing 3 kg, in excellent condition with a 5 mm chip on the base.

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Ruscha Model 335 Fat Lava Vase – West Germany, c. 1960s–1970s

A striking large vintage Ruscha Keramik Fat Lava vase, model 335, produced in West Germany during the Mid-Century period.

The vase features a highly distinctive pitted, volcanic “Fat Lava” glaze in shades of ivory, grey, brown and black, with numerous crater-like inclusions and raised lava effects. The sculptural carafe form has a rounded body, narrow neck and integrated handle.

The underside is impressed with the model number 335, consistent with documented Ruscha Keramik examples.

Details:

- Manufacturer: Ruscha Keramik
- Model: 335
- Origin: West Germany
- Period: circa 1960s–1970s
- Style: Mid-Century Modern / Fat Lava
- Height: approx. 42 cm
- Weight: approx. 2.5 kg
- Markings: impressed model number 335
- Condition: vintage condition with one chip of 5 mm on the base.

A particularly impressive large-format example, with an exceptionally rich and tactile Fat Lava surface. Its substantial size and sculptural form make it an attractive collector's piece of German Mid-Century ceramics.

Ruscha Model 335 Fat Lava Vase – West Germany, c. 1960s–1970s

A striking large vintage Ruscha Keramik Fat Lava vase, model 335, produced in West Germany during the Mid-Century period.

The vase features a highly distinctive pitted, volcanic “Fat Lava” glaze in shades of ivory, grey, brown and black, with numerous crater-like inclusions and raised lava effects. The sculptural carafe form has a rounded body, narrow neck and integrated handle.

The underside is impressed with the model number 335, consistent with documented Ruscha Keramik examples.

Details:

- Manufacturer: Ruscha Keramik
- Model: 335
- Origin: West Germany
- Period: circa 1960s–1970s
- Style: Mid-Century Modern / Fat Lava
- Height: approx. 42 cm
- Weight: approx. 2.5 kg
- Markings: impressed model number 335
- Condition: vintage condition with one chip of 5 mm on the base.

A particularly impressive large-format example, with an exceptionally rich and tactile Fat Lava surface. Its substantial size and sculptural form make it an attractive collector's piece of German Mid-Century ceramics.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
3 kg
Title additional information
Fat Lava Ruscha
Number of objects
1
Material
Ceramic
Country of origin
Germany
Height
42 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
26 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1960-1970
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