This fruit platter, produced by Strehla Keramik in East Germany at the turn of the 1960s and 70s, is made from glazed stoneware using hand-painted decoration techniques. The design reflects the era’s modernist spirit, with vertical, slightly irregular stripes in turquoise, green, and yellow, each marked by distinct brushstrokes and outlined by thin black lines that create a rhythmic geometric pattern. The off-white ceramic base peeks through between the colorful bands, lending an impression of lightness and contrast. The semi-gloss glaze deepens the colors and gives the surface a subtle shine, while the softly undulating rim and gently asymmetric form underscore the handcrafted, organic character. The platter is signed 'Strehla Import' on the underside. Dimensions: diameter 23 cm, base diameter 11.5 cm, height 4 cm. The condition is very good, with no damage and only minimal signs of age-appropriate use for a 1970s piece.
This platter echoes the optimistic tone of postwar Eastern Europe, when designers sought freshness despite limitations. Its colors and shape evoke a moment when daily objects became a canvas for avant-garde experiment—a flash of the artist’s brush, a fluid contour, a bold hue. The
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Height4 cm
Width23 cm
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Width23 cm
Height4 cm
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