Description
A vintage South African earthenware posy vase by Drostdy Ware. Its low rounded body features pronounced vertical ribbing, a circular opening and a glossy yellow glaze. Measuring 7 cm (height) × 12 cm (width). It is in very good condition, with age-related glaze crazing and no chips, cracks or visible damage.
The underside is marked “Drostdy” and “441M”, directly identifying the pottery and form number. Its rounded open form was intended for displaying short-stemmed flowers or serving as a decorative vase.
Yes. The marked base confirms this as Drostdy Ware form 441M, produced by Grahamstown Pottery in South Africa.
- Maker: Drostdy Ware, South Africa
- Dimensions: 7 cm high x 12 cm wide
- Condition: Very Good
- Features: A vintage South African earthenware posy vase by Drostdy Ware. Its low rounded body features pronounced vertical ribbing, a circular opening and a glossy yellow glaze.
- Period: Mid-Century Modern, 1948 - 1985
- SKU: SKU-00457
Collectors may appreciate its clearly marked form number, rounded ribbed shape, cheerful yellow glaze and association with South African studio pottery.
Related browsing includes the Drostdy Ware 241 planter, the Drostdy 241 Green Glazed Boat-Form Planter Vase and the South African Ceramics collection.