Description
A spreading ribbed tail balances the rounded body of this Lucia Ware fish planter vase. Moulded eyes and gill details identify the stylised fish, while the planting opening follows its scalloped upper outline. Glossy green glaze lightens over raised details and deepens within the recesses.
Lucia Ware is the supplied maker identification for this South African ceramic piece, associated with Boksburg East Potteries. The supplied dating places it broadly in the mid 20th century, around 1945 and the 1950s, rather than establishing an exact year of manufacture. The supplied identification records LUCIA model 2202. The uploaded base photographs show the impressed identification beneath the fish-shaped body. Related forms and makers appear in the South African Ceramics collection.
- Maker: Lucia Ware; South Africa, following the supplied identification
- Dimensions: 11 cm (height) × 15 cm (width)
- Condition: Excellent, as supplied. No chips or cracks. The photographs form part of the condition description.
- Features: Stylised ceramic fish, moulded eye and gills, ribbed spreading tail, scalloped opening and integrated shaped base
- Period: Mid 20th century, estimated; exact date unconfirmed
- SKU: SKU-00721
A sculptural piece for collectors of South African ceramics, Lucia Ware or glazed decorative pottery.