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Art Deco Small Pitcher Vase with Cat Handle, Czecho-Slovakia 1918-1938

$220
£165.88
€191.15
CA$305.20
A$341.97
CHF 178.01
MX$4,183.53
NOK 2,259.52
SEK 2,134.09
DKK 1,427.01
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About the Item

Charming vintage or antique pitcher vase features Art Deco inspired shape with sculptural cat shaped handle. The vase is decorated with off-white luster glaze with black outline on the rim and black markings on the cat; the interior surfaces are glazed in monochromatic white. The vase is stamped on the bottom with black "Made in Czech-Slovakia" circular mark. The mark for Czechoslovakia wit a hyphen was used from about 1918 to 1938; because of the McKinley Tariff most pieces after 1912 include "Made in". Unfortunately, without any factory mark it's hard to say exactly who made it. There were thousands of factories out of Czechoslovakia dating back hundreds of years; many of the factories were intentionally grouped under a single country mark by importers. In the early 20th century Czechs factories made distinct, striking examples of ceramics, with many pieces made specificallt for imports. Like their glass, much of Czech export pottery and porcelain was decorative, often in the form of various vases and pitchers in varying sizes for cut flower arrangements, although they also produced some utilitarian pottery. Due to the convenient size, the pitcher can be used as a bud vase, as a shelf or table decor, or as a brush or pencil holder. Charming, playful vase will make a perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Mid Century Modern, Eclectic, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Glam, Grand Millennial, Maximalist, Collected, or Contemporary.
  • Creator:
    Ditmar Urbach (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.32 in (10.98 cm)Width: 4.63 in (11.77 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1918-1938
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Clifton Springs, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4421145966842

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