This is a rare ceramic vase produced by the Staatliche Majolika Manufaktur Karlsruhe, also known as Karlsruher Majolika. The vase is designed by Fridegart Glatzle a prominent post-war designer. The vase features a unique square design with four rounded corners, resting in a foot. It is adorned with a pale yellow thick glaze in an angular pattern over a matte brown glaze, resembling a giraffe pattern, and exhibits characteristic bubbles typical of fat lava glaze.
Friedegart Glatzle (b.1920), joined Karlsruher Majolika in 1951, and produced a huge range of designs over the next 30 years.
This vase can serve as a striking decorative piece, adding character and charm to any interior space. Its unique design make it a standout conversation piece and a collector's item for enthusiasts of ceramic art.
Creator: Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe (Manufacturer), Friedegart Glatzle (Designer)
Dimensions: Height: 6.7 in (17 cm), Width: 5.12 in (13 cm), Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Materials and Techniques: Ceramic, Glazed, Hand-Crafted
Period: 1960-1969
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1960
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. The glaze is a bit weaker on some spots of the foot of the vase. It is uncertain if this was from production or due to wear. See detailed photos.
