This ceramic vase, produced in the 1960s by the German manufacturer Übelacker Keramik, exemplifies the classic West German 'fat lava' style. Its tall, cylindrical form flares gently towards the top, creating a well-balanced and poised silhouette. The body is dominated by a saturated cobalt blue glaze, glossy and vibrant, contrasted by two wide horizontal bands in warm, ochre-brown tones. These relief bands are richly decorated with geometric and floral motifs, subtly accented with olive green, and the neck and rim are finished in a matte, reddish-brown glaze. The interplay between smooth, glossy surfaces and ornate, tactile reliefs gives the vase a dynamic, collectible quality. The piece is in good vintage condition, with only minor signs of use typical of its era and no significant damage. The original manufacturer's sticker remains intact, confirming its authenticity.The vase speaks with the voice of West German modernism from the 1960s, when bold color and form answered the postwar desire for freshness and decorative flair. The relief bands echo the era's ceramic murals, while the vivid cobalt and warm browns recall the joy of experimenting with color. As light glances across the glossy glaze and softly highlights the three-dimensional patterns, the vase seems to whisper stories of a time when design was both
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Height40 cm
Width17 cm
Length17 cm
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Length17 cm
Height40 cm
Width17 cm
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