Mid-Century Czechoslovakian Blue Ceramic Duck Lidded Trinket Dish

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This vintage lidded trinket dish was produced in Czechoslovakia during the mid-20th century and reflects the period’s popular use of … Read more This vintage lidded trinket dish was produced in Czechoslovakia during the mid-20th century and reflects the period’s popular use of animal-form ceramics in decorative household objects.

Modeled as a stylized duck, the sculptural lid rests atop a rounded ceramic base, forming a compact covered dish intended for small personal items. Finished in a glossy blue glaze, the piece aligns with postwar Central European decorative ceramics produced for both domestic use and export markets.

Molded construction and consistent glazing indicate factory production rather than studio pottery. Objects of this type were commonly used on vanities, dressers, or shelves and are collected today for their whimsical form, European origin, and association with mid-century design aesthetics.


Provenance details unknown; acquired directly from a Northern California collection.

Measures: 3.25"H x 3.5"W x 5.25"D

Weight: 7 lbs

Origin: Czechoslovakia

Style: Figurative

Age: Mid 20th Century See less