Earthy Flowing Glazed Studio Ceramic Vase by Elke & Elmar Kubicek, Germany, 1980s

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Hand-thrown, high-fired vase by Elke & Elmar Kubicek, characterized by the duo's clear, serene design language since the 1970s. The … Read more Hand-thrown, high-fired vase by Elke & Elmar Kubicek, characterized by the duo's clear, serene design language since the 1970s. The compact, rounded silhouette on a tapered foot with a narrow neck and precisely attached handle combines functional rigor with sculptural presence.

The earthy, speckled glaze in hazelnut brown and ochre yellow tones is created using iron-rich glazes and a high-fire process, which produces the characteristically cloudy, flat texture with fine, circular speckles. This nature-inspired surface aesthetic is typical of the Kubiceks' controlled, material-conscious working method.

Stylistically belonging to the 1980s, the vase exemplifies German studio ceramics at the intersection of Japanese influence, functional modernism, and artisanal precision. This piece has an attribution mark,
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