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20th Century Hungarian Ceramic Round Vase by Zsolnay
A mid-20th century Hungarian ceramic vase by Zsolnay. The vessel is formed in a bold, disc-like silhouette, its rounded body anchored by a narrow foot and crowned with a subtly flared, asymmetric neck. The surface is richly worked with low relief decoration, faintly incised and modeled across the broad circular face.
A deep, variegated glaze in tones of umber, espresso, and smoky black washes over the contours, pooling and breaking along the raised details to reveal flashes of bronze and earthen undertones. The texture is tactile and atmospheric, emphasizing the interplay between carved surface and lustrous finish.
Founded in Pécs, Hungary in 1853 by Miklós Zsolnay, the Zsolnay manufactory began as a small stoneware workshop with quiet ambition. It was under the direction of his son, Vilmos Zsolnay, who joined in 1863, that the factory found its voice. Over the following decades, Zsolnay rose to international acclaim, becoming synonymous with technical innovation and luminous surface experimentation.
The workshop developed proprietary techniques that set it apart — most notably Eosin, an iridescent glaze with shifting metallic tones, and Pyrogranit, a high-fired architectural ceramic prized for its durability. Together, these innovations positioned Zsolnay at the forefront of late 19th-century European ceramics, where artistry and alchemy met in fired clay.
DIMENSIONS: 14"W x 6.5"D x 15.75"H
ORIGIN: Hungary
PERIOD: 20th Century
MATERIALS: Ceramic
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