Ceramic vase with animal relief decoration and fluted neck

€190

A characterful ceramic vase in warm ochre and dark brown, combining a full, pear-shaped body with a tall, flaring neck. The broad brown rim provides a strong horizontal finish, while the low foot gives the composition a grounded base. Its silhouette balances a classical vase form with imaginative, sculptural ornament. The body is decorated with stylised, fantastical animal figures in relief. Sweeping outlines, curved limbs and spiral details form a closely arranged pattern against the ochre ground. The dark brown areas have a lustrous finish that accentuates the modelling and contrasts with the lighter spaces between the figures. The decoration has an almost narrative quality, yet also reads as a continuous ornamental composition across the rounded body. Long vertical flutes introduce a more disciplined rhythm along the neck, counterbalancing the animated motifs below. Narrow horizontal bands and an undulating border articulate the upper section, while concentric lines frame the lower body. This interplay of relief, grooves and glaze creates a varied surface, catching the light across the glossy brown passages and ochre-coloured edges. Well suited to display as a standalone object on a sideboard, console or open shelf, the vase brings both sculptural presence and a warm earthen palette. It pairs naturally with timber, patinated metal and quieter ceramic forms. For a collection centred on figurative ceramics, the contrast between the architectural neck and lively animal ornament is its defining attraction.

Measurements

Height 23 cm (9.06 in)

Material

Ceramic with ochre and dark brown glaze and relief decoration. · Stoneware

Era

Undated.

Condition

The surface has variations in colour and lustre.

One of a kind — only 1 available