The Strehla Keramik ceramic vase from the 1960s, handcrafted in Germany, stands as an example of modernist New Look artisan pottery of the era. Made from stoneware, it features a deep cobalt blue shade accented with touches of black and brown. The prominent fat lava glaze decorates the surface with irregular, tactile applications of ash-grey and off-white, producing sharply contrasting and varied textures—from glossy sections to subtly matte, rough patches. The rectangular form with rounded edges is given a sculptural feel by a bold, high-relief, floral or mandala-like central ornament. The interior is finished in brown glaze. Signed “Strehla export 1226” on the base, the vase remains in its original condition: minor traces of use, including a small chip by the bottom. Its design blends mid-century modern, brutalist, and primitivist influences, with visible marks of hand finishing typical of West German ceramics of the 1960s. The saturated cobalt hue narrates the artistic searching of the '60s period, when German ceramics embraced experimentation with texture, form, and
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Height20 cm
Depth10 cm
Width14 cm
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Width14 cm
Height20 cm
Depth10 cm
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