Jug - Ceramic - Art Deco Ewer, 20th Century, Rare
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This Gouda PZH ceramic Art Deco ewer, made around 1920, features the hand-painted Matapan pattern in blue, black and other colours and measures 30 cm high.
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A Deco-era ceramic ewer from Gouda - PZH
- Decor "Matapan" - Circa 1920
Art Deco Gouda Pottery Ewer - PZH - "Matapan"
Pattern
Gorgeous and rare ewer (long-neck pitcher) in Dutch Art Deco-style ceramic, produced by the famous manufactory Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland (PZH) in Gouda, the Netherlands.
This piece features the highly sought-after Orientalist decoration "Matapan," characterized by very colorful geometric and floral motifs (blue, yellow, green) painted entirely by hand on a dark matte blue-green background typical of the period.
Details and markings under the base:
• Model / Decor: "Matapan" handwritten.
• Manufacturer signature: Logo of the stylized little house (PZH).
• Origin: Mention 'Holland'.
• Shape number: Catalogue reference 224.
Artisan signature: Initial "K" of the painter-decorator.
Condition:
• Condition: Intact, in superb condition.
• Details: No chips, no cracks, no restorations. The matte glaze has preserved all its freshness and original contrasts. A remarkable collector's piece.
Dimensions: H30cm L15cm
A Deco-era ceramic ewer from Gouda - PZH
- Decor "Matapan" - Circa 1920
Art Deco Gouda Pottery Ewer - PZH - "Matapan"
Pattern
Gorgeous and rare ewer (long-neck pitcher) in Dutch Art Deco-style ceramic, produced by the famous manufactory Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland (PZH) in Gouda, the Netherlands.
This piece features the highly sought-after Orientalist decoration "Matapan," characterized by very colorful geometric and floral motifs (blue, yellow, green) painted entirely by hand on a dark matte blue-green background typical of the period.
Details and markings under the base:
• Model / Decor: "Matapan" handwritten.
• Manufacturer signature: Logo of the stylized little house (PZH).
• Origin: Mention 'Holland'.
• Shape number: Catalogue reference 224.
Artisan signature: Initial "K" of the painter-decorator.
Condition:
• Condition: Intact, in superb condition.
• Details: No chips, no cracks, no restorations. The matte glaze has preserved all its freshness and original contrasts. A remarkable collector's piece.
Dimensions: H30cm L15cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
700 g
Specific region of origin
Gouda
Title additional information
Art Deco Ewer, 20th Century, Rare
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Ceramic
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Black, Blue, Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
30 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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