Vintage West German Pottery Mid-Century Modern Geometric Ceramic Vase (Form 289/28)

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Vintage West German Pottery Mid-Century Modern Geometric Ceramic Vase (Form 289/28)

An exceptional mid-century modern West German art pottery vase exhibiting striking Space Age / Pop Art geometric design. Formed with an elegant swelling baluster body tapering into an outward-flared trumpet neck and footed base, the vase features an intricate sgraffito/relief network of dark, textured volcanic lava ridges. Within this fractured geometric grid, vibrant cherry-red high-gloss enameled triangular windows pop dramatically against a smooth, satin matte white-to-light-grey ground.

The interior rim is glazed in matching deep gloss red, seamlessly connecting the exterior accents. The unglazed foot rim exposes a fine buff earthenware clay body, clearly debossed on the recessed base with the original German form and size mold number 289/28 (indicating design shape 289 at 28 cm / 11 inches in height).

• Origin: West Germany (WGP)

• Period: Circa 1960s – 1970s

• Mold / Form Number: 289/28

• Materials: Earthenware ceramic, textured volcanic lava glaze, high-gloss enamel, matte satin slip

• Dimensions: Approximately 11 inches (28 cm) tall; maximum diameter approx. 5.5 inches (14 cm)

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Structurally sound with no chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. Glazes remain crisp and vibrant with clean original mold markings on the underside.

A quintessential statement piece of European studio ceramic design, ideal for mid-century modern credenzas, retro shelving, or curated WGP art pottery collections.