Oil Burner Sahara, multicolor ceramics, Ruscha Art Keramik, Germany, 1970s.
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This large ceramic oil burner from the Sahara series, crafted in the late 1970s by the German Ruscha Art Keramik manufactory, is a notable example of fully handmade decorative studio pottery. Its form is defined by an organic, partly asymmetrical silhouette with a distinctive arched opening, round perforated cut-outs, and a single raised handle that lends a sculptural accent. The color palette combines matte, earthy tones of black, brown, beige, and grey, with seamless, irregular transitions and an unglazed, stone-like finish. The subtly uneven, tactile surface echoes motifs of cracked earth and desert vegetation—hallmarks of experimental, studio-driven ceramics of the era. The object feels substantial, shows visible hand-finished edges, and is signed by the producer. Condition is described as ideal, with no damage or visible signs of use. This oil burner appears as a segment of desert landscape immortalized in clay—almost speaking in the language of earth and 1970s aesthetics, conveying fascination with raw materials and nature’s forms. Its freeform construction evokes the experimental spirit of studio pottery, marked by a spontaneous artistic gesture and organic rhythms along irregular edges and a roughened tactile finish. The muted, sun-baked tones evoke calm and contemplation, inviting one to experience aroma, warmth, and light on a sensory level. In interior arrangements, the burner can be paired with other ceramics in the spirit of wabi-sabi or raw handcraft—such as stone bowls or glass vessels with natural texture. It would suit both a minimalist, modernist living room and more rustic or collector’s environments. Placing it on a low shelf, robust windowsill, or sideboard—perhaps surrounded by dried grasses or alongside a lamp with a raw linen shade—will underscore its affinity with nature and the quiet pulse of everyday life.
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Height16 cm
Width19 cm
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Width19 cm
Height16 cm
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