Monumental sun vase "Fat Lava" from the mid-century, with a rare movable ceramic handle handmade.

A "Fat Lava" vase from West Germany, standing 66 cm (26 inches) tall, of exceptional rarity and monumental dimensions, embodying the entire craftsmanship of mid-century experimental ceramics. This museum-quality artwork immediately attracts attention with its imposing proportions and spectacular brutalist-inspired shape. What makes this piece a true "Holy Grail" for collectors are its two unique and fully functional movable handles: an incredibly sophisticated design feature that is practically unprecedented, entirely made of thick ceramic. This vase is distinguished by a spectacular cratered glaze that is very pleasant to the touch, in a palette of deep volcanic red and volcanic earth tones, beautifully mimicking cooling magmatic stone. The lower part features a "thick lava" texture, richly embedded and dotted with numerous bubbles, which contrasts brilliantly with the more subtle and smoother tapered neck and flared rim. An exceptional masterpiece intended for serious collectors of West German art pottery, interior designers, and enthusiasts of mid-century design spaces. Dimensions: Height: 66 cm (approximately 26 inches) Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks, or restorations. The movable ceramic mechanisms are perfectly intact and functional.