Description
Mid 20th Century West German Miniature Vase and Dish
Made in West Germany (marked on base Made in Western Germany)
Made by Zeller Keramik (founded in 1794)
Shape number embossed on dish 4064 with the pattern/colourway 1820
Shape number embossed on the vase 4160 with the pattern/colourway 1820
The matt mottled glaze is striped with grey, orange, yellow, black and off-white and the stripes are uneven and painted on by hand
The underside on the dish is grey, this is the same colour used for the interior of the vase.
The shape of the vase and dish are very organic, with the dish shape similar to a leaf that has curled on the edges. The vase has an uneven opening rather than circular.
Vase dimensions H. 6.4cm W. 7cm D. 6.5cm
Condition report:
Good condition – some signs of wear expected with a piece of this age
There is a small chip in the side of the dish 3mm in length (this is slightly disguised by the pattern)
Dimensions:
Vase dimensions H. 6.4cm W. 7cm D. 6.5cm Dish dimensions H. 5cm W. 20.5cm D. 10.4cm
Ref. 111B