West German Ceramic Flowerpot Cover – Scheurich Fat Lava (West Germany) – Vintage Retro
For sale is an iconic, original flowerpot cover manufactured in West Germany (FRG) in the 1960s/1970s. This item is a classic example of West German Art Pottery, representing the famous Fat Lava style. The cover is distinguished by its unique, layered glaze: the upper and lower edges are covered with a thick, highly textured, volcanic glaze in shades of black and white, imitating solidified lava. The center section is decorated with contrasting, smooth, horizontal stripes in deep shades of honey, brown, and caramel.
The country of origin (West Germany) and the style number indicating the proportions are embossed on the bottom of the vessel.
Technical and visual condition:
Condition: very good, as seen in the attached photo (real photo). The ceramic is completely intact – no cracks, chips, or chipped edges. The glaze has retained its original, unique character. The interior is clean, well-maintained, and free of difficult-to-remove deposits from hard water or soil.
Overall dimensions:
Top diameter: approx. 18 cm
Height: approx. 16 cm
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhite, Brown, Yellow, BlackMaterialCeramicNumber of items1BrandScheurich W-GermanyHeight16 cmWidth18 cmDepth18 cm