Vintage porcelain ashtray, white bisque porcelain, Brutalist design, 1970s

A sculptural porcelain ashtray from the 1970s, featuring a striking contrast between its rough, matt exterior and smooth, glazed interior. The irregularly textured exterior is reminiscent of hewn stone or tree bark, lending the white porcelain a particularly three-dimensional, almost brutalist effect. The round inner bowl is fully glazed and surrounded by four wide cigarette rests. Thanks to its bold, compact shape, the ashtray works just as well today as a small vide-poche or a decorative object on a sideboard or coffee table. DETAILS Manufacturer / Designer: unknown. Date: 1970s. Material: porcelain / bisque porcelain. Colour: white. Surface: matt and textured on the outside, glazed on the inside. Height: approx. 4.5 cm. Diameter: approx. 16 cm. Style: Brutalist / 1970s Modernist design. CONDITION Good vintage condition with slight signs of age and wear. The glazed inner shell is well preserved; the irregular, rough texture of the exterior is part of the design. No noticeable cracks. Please refer to the photos as part of the condition description.