Toothpick Holder Art Deco, pink ceramic, Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
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This ceramic toothpick holder from the 1930s was crafted in Dubi, Czechoslovakia, and presents a stylized hippopotamus form. Made circa 1930 in the spirit of Art Deco, the piece combines organic lines with soft geometry and a pastel, peach-pink palette. The glazed ceramics create a uniform, glossy finish, highlighted by hand-painted black and white eyes that add expression. The widely open mouth, designed to hold toothpicks, is painted in a light cream shade, gently contrasting with the exterior. The form is minimalist, marked by gentle curves and simple contours without any decorative additions or metallic accents. Dimensions: height 6 cm, length 7.5 cm, width 4 cm. The piece remains in very good condition, with a flawless, damage-free surface; it shows no patina, cracks, or signs of restoration.This small object echoes a time when everyday life was elevated by refined yet functional design. Art Deco in Central Europe spoke with a voice of harmony and tasteful simplicity—here, the ceramic hippopotamus gestures playfully toward dreams of distant journeys and a carefree innocence. The softened, rounded form and warm color evoke a world unhurried by haste, where even a utilitarian accessory could be a miniature work of art: 'I watch over each gathering from the table's edge, overseeing everything from leisurely afternoon teas to grand dinners.'The Art Deco toothpick holder could be placed on a dining sideboard or a kitchen shelf, fitting seamlessly among period porcelain and contemporary
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Height6 cm
Width4 cm
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Width4 cm
Height6 cm
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