Sculptural Crystalline Metallic Glazed Studio Ceramic Vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, Germany, 1970s

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Crystalline metallic glaze ceramic vase – richard uhlemeyer, germany, 1970s

a distinctive studio ceramic vase with a folded four-point opening … Read more Crystalline metallic glaze ceramic vase – richard uhlemeyer, germany, 1970s

a distinctive studio ceramic vase with a folded four-point opening and a richly layered metallic glaze. Bronze, copper, ochre, and ivory tones flow across the surface in crystalline formations, creating an effect reminiscent of oxidised minerals and volcanic stone.

dimensions:
h 21.5 cm, w 18 cm, d 18 cm

material: ceramics

brand: studio ceramics

designer: richard uhlemeyer

color: bronze, copper, ochre, ivory, brown, metallic gold

era: 1970s

origin: germany

condition: very good vintage condition; no chips, cracks, or restorations. Minor age-related traces consistent with careful use.

remarks: artist's mark on underside. Uncommon folded rim form and metallic crystalline glaze.

richard uhlemeyer belongs to the tradition of german künstlerkeramik that flourished during the postwar decades. His work is particularly admired for the interplay between glaze chemistry and form, with surfaces often becoming as important as the vessels themselves. Rather than relying on applied decoration, uhlemeyer explored the expressive potential of firing processes, crystalline effects, and mineral-like textures to create ceramics that sit between functional objects and autonomous artworks.

the folded opening gives this vase a distinctive profile that changes from every viewing angle, while the metallic glaze introduces remarkable depth and movement. Areas of bronze and gold emerge from darker passages, creating shifting reflections under natural and artificial light alike.

this piece works especially well on dark wood, natural stone, or textured plaster surfaces, where the complex glaze can reveal its full tonal range. Its earthy palette and organic character make it a strong addition to collections of german studio ceramics, contemporary craft, organic modern interiors, and spaces that favour natural materials and tactile objects. This piece has an attribution mark,
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