Mid-Century Ceramic Jug Vase by Ceramano, Blue Glaze, West Germany

A striking and rare large ceramic handled jug vase by the renowned German ceramics workshop Ceramano, handmade circa the 1960s in Ransbach-Baumbach, West Germany. This sculptural piece embodies the ultra-modernist spirit of mid-century European studio pottery. The vase features a distinctive matte grainy glaze in a complex cerulean-mauve blue blended with subtle ash grey undertones, offering a unique tactile and visual appeal. Its clean, modernist silhouette is accentuated by a handle, harmonizing function and form. Entirely hand-formed, the piece carries the workshop’s signature and code on the base, attesting to its authenticity. Ceramano, founded in 1959 by Jacob Schwaderlapp, specialized in high-end studio pottery. Early pieces were often hand-thrown and hand-decorated, with designs evolving over time. This vase is a testament to the craftsmanship and design excellence of mid-century German ceramics.