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Horst Kerstan West German Studio Pottery Tenmoku Vase
About the Item
Horst Kerstan (German, 1941-2005) was a leading ceramicist in West Germany in the latter part of the Twentieth Century. Inspired by Chinese ceramic traditions he brought a rigour to form and glazing but with a distinctly modern take on ceramic objects. He specialised in wood fired glazing with produces rich and subtle effects on a pot. He is a leading figure in German ceramics.
This impressive and stunning West German studio pottery mallet shaped vase is by Horst Kerstan (German, 1941-2005) and is dated 1979. The stoneware vase stands on a flat unglazed base and has a wide facet shaped round body with a tall narrow funnel shaped top with a slightly everted rim. The body of the vase is decorated in rich brown tenmoku glazes imitating the early Chinese Jian ware of the Song dynasty. The vase has a slight metallic shimmer to the finish and has both impressed and signature marks applied to the base along with the date 1979.
Provenance: Acquired in the UK Art Market.
Excellent condition.
- Creator:Horst Kerstan (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Diameter: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Dated 1979
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bishop's Stortford, GB
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