Ruscha Art Pottery – “Vulcano” Glazed Handle Vase (Model 313)

This striking pitcher-form vase from Ruscha Keramik showcases the distinctive “Vulcano” glaze — a hallmark of the West German Fat Lava movement of the 1960s and 1970s. The piece features a bold, flattened spherical body with a narrow neck and an elegantly arched handle, combining sculptural form with expressive surface texture.

The glaze pattern is a rich interplay of smoky lavender, ash grey, and black veining, with a molten, cratered finish that mimics cooled volcanic rock. The visual depth of this reactive glaze technique captures the avant-garde spirit of postwar European ceramics, where experimentation with texture and chemistry was central to artistic expression.

Each piece was individually glazed, ensuring no two examples are ever identical. The gold “Ruscha Art – echt Handarbeit” (true handmade) label confirms its authenticity and handmade German origin.