{"product_id":"hungarian-ceramic-vase-by-zsolnay-1950s-2-available","title":"Hungarian Ceramic Vase by Zsolnay, 1950s - 2 Available","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Hungarian ceramic vase by Zsolnay, circa 1950s. Shaped into a tall, rectangular silhouette with a subtly tapered neck, the vase is sculpted in relief with abstracted motifs that animate its frontal plane. A circular medallion blooms at the center, encircled by carved arcs and linear flourishes that lend the surface a rhythmic, almost totemic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glaze settles into an earthy spectrum of moss, ochre, and smoky olive, punctuated by soft aqua accents that pool within the recessed details. Variations in tone and texture lend depth to the relief work, highlighting the interplay between structure and ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold and priced individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51694115782967,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/d9sMR0FRJnJ5slfZ2Lt7_GoqEAEpbydG4HUEUrkeD4k.jpg?v=1771876503","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/hungarian-ceramic-vase-by-zsolnay-1950s-2-available","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}