This vase, produced in the 1930s by Mosa Maastricht in the Netherlands, exemplifies porcelain finished in deep, matte black with a subtle satin sheen—free from glossy overglaze. The surface is smooth and monochrome, decorated with pronounced sculptural reliefs suggesting stylized lizards that curl around the body and ascend toward the neck, creating an almost architectural rhythm. The bulging, rounded form features smoothly organic lines, while the rim is irregular with four upward-flaring points, giving the piece an expressive, dynamic edge. The ornamentation is abstract and nature-inspired, interpreted through the geometric clarity and stylized motifs typical of Art Deco. The condition is very good: only minor scratches and pinpoint paint losses are evident on the black surface, without any significant chips, cracks, or signs of restoration. This vase channels the spirit of interwar modernism—articulating a vocabulary of bold contrasts and stylized nature motifs where Art Deco supplanted the literalism of Art Nouveau with controlled rhythm and geometry. The monochrome black enhances the piece’s sculptural synthesis, and the flowing lines of the relief suggest a fascination with translating nature into calm, rhythmic forms. The tactile contrast between the smooth porcelain and the slightly raised decorative areas invites touch, as if the vase whispers its narrative from the early twentieth century. It could be placed as a statement accent on a pale alabaster surface or set on a rosewood sideboard, where its intense blackness commands visual attention. The vase
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Height20 cm
Width17 cm
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Width17 cm
Height20 cm
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