Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic Vase by Fridegart Glatzle, 1960s

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This is a rare ceramic vase produced by the Staatliche Majolika Manufaktur Karlsruhe, also known as Karlsruher Majolika. The vase … Read more 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. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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