Antique Westerwald Salt-Glazed Stoneware Vase with Handles
Impressive German Neo-Renaissance
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A magnificent statement vase in classic salt-glazed stoneware, richly decorated in cobalt blue against a light grey background. The vase stands out with its intricate relief decoration featuring geometric patterns, central mascarons, and two expressive handles shaped as mythological dragons or gryphons. A powerful and highly decorative piece demonstrating superb craftsmanship and the late 19th-century passion for historical styles.
The story of this object
This type of salt-glazed stoneware with cobalt blue relief decoration is strongly associated with the Westerwald region of Germany, which has a centuries-old tradition of stoneware production. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the style experienced a revival, often taking inspiration from older models to create monumental showpieces for grand bourgeois interiors.
- Era
- Late 19th century / early 20th century
- Material
- Salt-glazed stoneware
- Dimensions
- Height approx. 11.8 in (30 cm)
- Condition
- Very fine antique condition with normal age-related wear.
- Origin
- Germany