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German Studio Pottery Vase with Crystalline Glaze, Signed, Germany, 20th Century
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Product description
German Studio Pottery Vase with Crystalline Glaze
Germany, 20th Century
A highly atmospheric example of German studio ceramics, this elegant stoneware vase combines restrained sculptural form with an exceptionally vibrant crystalline glaze composition in glowing shades of yellow, amber, orange, and deep oxblood red.
The vase features a softly swelling ovoid body tapering into a slender elongated neck, creating a silhouette that feels both organic and refined. Its surface is covered in complex crystalline glaze formations that unfold like mineral blossoms or frozen floral structures across the ceramic body. Depending on the light, the glaze shifts dramatically between fiery translucency, smoky depth, and metallic crystalline textures.
The contrast between the warm luminous upper section and the cooler frost-like crystallization toward the lower body creates a remarkable visual tension, giving the piece an almost alchemical appearance. The satin surface further enhances the tactile quality and depth of the glaze.
Executed in fine stoneware with a light-colored clay body, the vase belongs to the important tradition of postwar European studio ceramics, where glaze chemistry itself became an artistic medium.
Details
Origin: Germany
Period: 20th century
Material: Fine stoneware / ceramic
Glaze: Crystalline glaze
Finish: Satin
Colors: Yellow, amber, orange, oxblood red, and pale crystalline tones
Signature: Incised studio signature to the base (unidentified)
Dimensions
Height: 26 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Diameter: approx. 15 cm
Opening diameter: approx. 1.5 cm
Condition
Good vintage condition overall with visible surface scratches and localized glaze wear / color loss consistent with age and handling. No visible cracks or restorations observed. Please review all photographs carefully.
Collector’s Note
Crystalline glaze ceramics occupy a unique place within 20th-century studio pottery, as each firing produces unpredictable and entirely unrepeatable mineral structures. This example is particularly striking due to its strong coloration, balanced proportions, and richly developed crystal formations.
An excellent decorative and collectible object for interiors focused on studio ceramics, organic modernism, brutalist design, or postwar European craft traditions.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsRed, Multi Color, OrangeMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height26 cmWidth15 cmDepth15 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 25 sales