Vintage sweet box Leny by Flora Gouda

Superb covered ceramic sweet jar, produced by the famous Dutch manufacturer Flora Keramiek in Gouda during the 1960s. This collectible piece in glazed earthenware belongs to the prestigious "Leny" line, created under the artistic direction of the great designer Cees van der Sluis. The object immediately catches the eye with the brilliance of its deep turquoise glaze. The lid is adorned with a central white medallion featuring a painted bouquet of stylised ochre and tobacco flowers. The fluted shape of the box is fully highlighted by a crisscross pattern and small decorative dots traced in fine gold. The base displays its original metallic paper label "Leny Aardewerk Gouda Holland" as well as the handwritten shape number "09", attesting to its historical authenticity. Characteristics: • Artistic direction: Cees van der Sluis. • Manufacture: Flora Keramiek (Netherlands) • Collection: Leny. • Era: Circa 1960. • Dimensions: Height 9 cm|Diameter 13 cm. • Condition: Splendid vintage conservation state. The glaze has a remarkable freshness and the fine gold gilding is very bright.