This ceramic vase from Keralit Litomyšl represents Central European modernist design from the 1960s. Its cylindrical, slender body is crafted from stoneware, with the majority of its surface finished in a deep, warm brown high-gloss glaze. Around the upper section, just below the narrow neck, a wide band of matte, unglazed brick-red clay is decorated with carefully hand-applied vertical white lines and oval accents, forming a rhythmic geometric pattern. The decorative band creates a clear modernist division between the lustrous base and the tactile top. The exterior surface is perfectly smooth, with the play of glossy and matte finishes underscoring a minimalist color palette and stylized décor. The vase is in very good condition with no visible chips or cracks; a minor inner patina points to previous, gentle use. The brown glaze mirrors light like the surface of a still lake, while the soft white linear motif and matte band evoke the sense of optimism and innovation of the 1960s—a period when ceramics embraced both restraint and a spirit of exploration. This is a piece that seems to whisper the rhythms of its era, celebrating both calculated sobriety and the quest for new materials and forms. The repetitive, geometric motif encircling the top is reminiscent of Eastern European cityscapes: clear, architectural, yet subtly animated by reflected light. This type of vase could be paired with pale woods or marble—a particularly effective setting would be atop an oak sideboard, a minimalist shelf, or a coffee table in the living room. It could be combined with other 1960s pieces—perhaps a glass dish, ceramic sculpture, or steel candlestick. The brown-and-white palette adapts easily to both understated mid-century modern interiors and more eclectic, collector’s spaces. It may be displayed solo, with a single branch, or arranged alongside organic greenery, further accentuating
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Height23 cm
Width10 cm
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Width10 cm
Height23 cm
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