Ceramic, asymmetrical vase, Ditmar Urbach, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.

A vase with an unconventional retro design. The surface of the vase is glossy glazed in shades of brown and beige. Manufacturer: ditmar urbach ag, znojmo, czechoslovakia. Production period approx.: 1960. Condition: good vintage condition, no chips or cracks, slight deposits inside. Signed. Mid century. Original vintage item from the 1960s. Height: approx. 24 cm. Top diameter: approx. 5 cm. Base diameter: approx. 7 cm. Diameter 11 cm. Weight: 706 g. In 1878, a ceramic company was established in znojmo, the founder and first owner of which was a former austro-hungarian army centurion, dr. Rudolf ditmar. It was the first company of its kind in europe. Construction of the factory buildings began in 1879 and lasted a year, in 1880 the company began operations. A factory building, a residential house, stables and gardens were built. At the first stage, this plant produced the famous znojmo dishes and partly rustic majolica. Over time, the production of artistic products, table lamps began, and from 1884, medical and utility ceramics were gradually shipped. In addition, tiles and building ceramics were produced until r. Ditmar's death. The typical ditmar-urbach made in the czech designation with a winged letter z in the middle has been used since 1919. "made in czechoslovakia" is a very popular collector's designation. This name, which first appeared after 1918, appeared on glassware, porcelain, ceramics and other decorative items, all of which were hand-painted.