Ruscha Ceramic Wall Plate, 1960s

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Ruscha Keramik was founded in Rheinbach, West Germany, initially under the name Klein & Schardt, before Rudolf Schardt took over … Read more Ruscha Keramik was founded in Rheinbach, West Germany, initially under the name Klein & Schardt, before Rudolf Schardt took over in 1948 and renamed the company Ruscha. It operated until 1996, when production ceased or merged with larger companies (notably Scheurich).
Ruscha is renowned for its experimentation with shapes and glazes, notably the famous "Volkano" glaze, which is one of the thick glazes with a "lava" effect (relief, drips) developed in the 1950s under the technical direction of Otto Gerharz.
Among the associated designers, Kurt Tschörner designed numerous shapes, and Cilli Wörsdörfer contributed to the decors in the 1950s and 1960s, notably in series such as Milano and Zebra.
Postwar ceramics from West Germany, particularly between 1950 and 1970, are often grouped under the label "West German Art Pottery." Ruscha is one of them.
The term Fat Lava is often associated with these ceramics: it refers to thick glazes with a drippy, textured, and raised appearance, resembling molten lava. This term has become popular among collectors. This piece has an attribution mark,
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