Sculptural Lava Glaze Amphora Vase, West Germany – c.1970s

Description

A sculptural amphora vase produced in West Germany during the 1970s.
Defined by its rounded body and twin handles, the form reinterprets a classical silhouette through a more modern, grounded lens. Its wide proportions give the piece a strong architectural presence, allowing it to read as much as an object as a vessel.
The surface is finished in a richly expressive lava glaze in tones of ochre, brown and charcoal. The glaze flows organically across the body, creating a textured, almost geological effect that shifts subtly with light. Variations in tone and depth give the piece movement, with cooler grey hues emerging through darker, earthy layers. Each piece is individually glazed, resulting in subtle variations in tone and texture.
Both tactile and decorative, the vase works beautifully styled on its own or with a few branches, adding warmth and contrast to an interior.
Produced by Ruscha, a key maker within the West German pottery movement. L 16 cm × W 20 cm × H 17 cm