A black-on-black burnished ceramic vase from Kovats Studio, Hungary, featuring geometric folk-art motifs. This piece is hand-shaped and pebble-burnished, a technique used to create its distinctive finish and patterns. The base is inscribed "Kovats HUNGARY". Accompanied by original provenance from the Cleveland Museum of Art, detailing the history of Kovats Ceramics, established in 1985 by Lajos Kovats. The description provided by the Cleveland Museum of Art notes that these black colored pots are ancestral, and have been found in every historical period and throughout most of the world. This vase represents a continuation of traditional Hungarian forms with modern variations. In the style of Modern Folk Art.

Dimensions:
Height - 5"
Width - 3.5"
Depth - 3.5"
Weight - 1 lb

Condition:
Excellent. No visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Minor surface wear consistent with age and display. The burnished surface is well-preserved.

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• Low Estimate: 100.00
• High Estimate: 200.00