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Ruscha Keramik - West Germany - vase - decoration name - 'Curacao' - 60s
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Product description
Manufacturer: Ruscha Keramik
Dimensions:
- Vase: H 24 cm x Ø 9 cm x weight 504 grams
Origin: West Germany
Material: Ceramic
Period: 1960s
Marked: Vase model number - scratched in
Condition: Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear and age
Beautiful vase by Ruscha Keramik, decor name 'Curacao' vase
This specific and rare decor is called 'Curaçao'. It depicts a hand-painted tropical scene with palm trees, a radiant sun, and a person riding a donkey. The vase dates from the 1960s (Mid-Century Modern). Made of earthenware/ceramic with a matte, grainy black base glaze.
This is a vintage item. This means it has been used. Items are not new or perfect, but they are very beautiful! Most vintage items show signs of use. The extent to which these signs of use are present is stated in the description. Photos are part of this description, so please examine them carefully. Vintage (read: used) items sometimes show color variations, uneven wear, and/or normal wear. Please take this into account when making a purchase.
This Ruscha Keramik vase is a representative example of West German pottery from the 1960s. This specific object is distinguished by the rare and expressive 'Curaçao' decor, which depicts a lively and exotic scene and reflects the fascination with distant travel during that period. Crafted from robust ceramic, this slender, cylindrical vase is characterized by a deep, matte black base color. Applied to this is a detailed, multicolored illustration of a figure on a donkey, flanked by stylized palm trees and a radiant sun. The decoration is executed using a technique in which lines are scratched into the clay and subsequently filled with contrasting, glossy glazes in yellow, green, blue, and white. This creates a subtle and tactile relief on the surface. The underside of the object is marked with the impressed model number, confirming its authentic origin from the renowned Ruscha factories. The object is in very good condition and retains its original structural integrity. The glaze colors have fully retained their original brightness and visual depth, without significant fading. The matte black surface displays a light, authentic patina that emphasizes the historical character of this decade. This collector's item makes a characterful and striking addition to an eclectic, bohemian, or mid-century modern interior. The distinctive design and contrasting colors make it an excellent standalone art object for display on a teak sideboard, a minimalist wall shelf, or in an open display cabinet.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBlack, Multi ColorMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height24 cmWidth9 cmDepth9 cm
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ProfessionalVianen, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since March 2020 • 293 sales