Vintage Hand-painted Czech Art Pottery Vase – Folkloric Botanicals

This vintage ceramic vase is a vibrant example of Czechoslovakian art pottery, likely dating from the 1920s or 1930s Art Deco period. Pieces featuring this specific, heavily stylized aesthetic are characteristic of regional artisan production such as Josef Mrazek’s Peasant Art Industry or the ceramics of Letovice.

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Shape & Form: 6.75″ tall. The piece features an organic, bottle-shaped baluster form with a wide, rounded lower body that tapers upward to a gently flared neck and a solid black trimmed rim.

Color Palette: A warm, tan-yellow cream background acts as a canvas for high-contrast, saturated colors including bold primary blues, rich poppy reds, deep plums, and vibrant forest greens.

Folkloric Motif: The exterior is covered in dense, hand-painted peasant-style botanicals. Large, stylized blossoms—reminiscent of traditional poppies and daisies—are layered alongside thick green foliage to create an all-over patterned effect.

Artistic Details: Heavy black line detailing highlights the contours of the petals and leaves, giving the illustration a graphic, illustrated dimension typical of Bohemian folk art.