Vintage Gouda Art Deco Hand-Painted Double-Handled Small Vase

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A charming example of early 20th-century Japanese art pottery, this small, double-handled gourd-shaped vase features hand-painted matte glazes inspired by … Read more A charming example of early 20th-century Japanese art pottery, this small, double-handled gourd-shaped vase features hand-painted matte glazes inspired by the famous Dutch Gouda workshops. The piece displays a characteristic black ground decorated with stylized floral or abstract motifs in earth tones of brown, yellow, and green, set off by a multi-colored banded neck.Japanese artisans began imitating the popular Dutch aesthetic around 1919, creating distinct collectible pieces that capture the Art Deco spirit of the era. This squat, twin-handled form is a classic silhouette for the period. See less