Veb haldensleben ceramic vase • east germany gdr • vintage • 60s-70s

Very nice glazed ceramic vase from the former gdr, dating from the 60s-70s and manufactured by the veb haldensleben factory. Model no. 28018 with the veb haldensleben logo under the bottom. Height: 27 cm. Diameter: 14 cm. In perfect condition ••• about veb haldensleben: veb haldensleben was created from the carstens uffrecht factory in 1945. Veb is the german acronym for "volkseigener betrieb", which means "people's enterprise", referring to the state-owned enterprises of the gdr. Veb haldensleben played an important role in the history of ceramics in east germany. It operated until the reunification of germany in 1990. Collectors of east german ceramics often prize items from manufacturers like veb haldensleben for their historical significance and unique aesthetics. The era in which these ceramics were produced, particularly the 1950s and 1970s, saw a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernist influences, resulting in pieces that are both visually appealing and reflective of the cultural and artistic context of east germany during the period. ••• careful shipping or free hand delivery possible in paris.