Ruscha 313 "Vulcano" handled vase, Kurt Tschörner, Fat Lava, 1960s

A classic of West German post-war ceramics: the Ruscha model 313 handled vase, designed in 1954 by Kurt Tschörner and produced for over two decades in various decors. The example offered here features the legendary "Vulkano" decor – a bright orange-red base glaze, into which dark red-brown melt traces have been burned like small lava flows. Olive green and black accents provide a striking counterpoint along the boldly curved strap handle and the spout opening. A collector's item that explains in a few seconds why the era of Fat Lava ceramics is once again internationally sought after today.

Compact with factory dimensions of H 15.5 × W 19 × D 16 cm, the vase finds a place anywhere it can immediately become an eye-catcher: on a bookshelf next to a rosewood book spine, on a sideboard in front of a geometric graphic of the period, or solo on a side table. The condition is very good; the glaze and edges are intact.