1020s Ceramic Pitcher by Joseph Mrazek’s Peasant Art Industries – Hand-painted – Art Deco

This vibrant piece is a small hand-painted ceramic pitcher from Joseph Mrazek’s Peasant Art Industries, likely produced in the 1920s in Czechoslovakia. It wobbles. Please view the images and video provided to see its surface details and do not hesitate to ask questions.

Design Style: Known as “Peasant Art,” these pieces blend early 20th-century Art Deco aesthetics with traditional Bohemian and Slovak folk motifs.

Visual Details: This specific design features a rich cobalt blue base with large, bold floral patterns in contrasting orange, yellow, and deep purple. The black handle and sculpted foot are typical of Mrazek’s “P” or “AU” patterns.

Production Era: Most pieces with this specific marking and style were manufactured between 1918 and 1933.

Provenance and Maker
Joseph Mrazek was a Czech artist who initially began his work in New York City (around 1917–1918) before moving production to Europe. His work is highly collectible and is often found in Czech museums for its historical representation of folk art.