Description
A small South African glazed earthenware vase by Lucia Ware, moulded in the form of a stylised fish. It features raised fins, facial details and an opening for displaying small flowers, finished in a glossy green glaze. Measuring 7.5 cm (height) × 10 cm (width). It is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or damage.
The form corresponds with Lucia Ware catalogue number “1408”. Its moulded fish design and functional opening identify the object as a small fish vase.
Yes. The marking and catalogue reference identify this as Lucia Ware form 1408, produced by Boksburg East Potteries in South Africa. It is consistent with mid-20th-century Lucia Ware production.
- Maker: Lucia Ware, South Africa
- Dimensions: 7.5 cm high x 10 cm wide
- Condition: Excellent
- Features: A small South African glazed earthenware vase by Lucia Ware, moulded in the form of a stylised fish. It features raised fins, facial details and an opening for displaying small flowers, finished in a glossy green glaze.
- Period: Mid 20th century, circa 1945 to the 1950s
- SKU: SKU-00437
Collectors may appreciate its playful fish-shaped form, documented catalogue number, rich green glaze and distinctive South African mid-century character.
Related browsing includes the Lucia Ware-Style Green Glazed Miniature Vase, the Lucia Ware Large Black Ceramic Gondola Planter Vase Style 6008 and the South African Ceramics collection.