White Porcelain Pitcher-Style Vase with Relief Medallion

A striking example of West German Op-Art porcelain, this elegant small white pitcher-style vase was produced by Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM in Marktredwitz, Bavaria, in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Crafted from high-quality white porcelain, the piece features a sleek, sculptural form with a slightly flattened belly, giving it the appearance of a minimalist porcelain sculpture. Its central decorative element is a raised relief medallion in the shape of a stylized rosette. The glossy glazed surfacehighlights the purity of form and precision of craftsmanship, with even the interior fully finished in a smooth, lustrous glaze. The oval handle complements the shape and adds to the overall elegance of the design. The base is stamped with the mark used since 1964 and the inscription "Handarbeit", indicating that the item was made by hand. This is a unique decorative item with a subtle sculptural character, ideal for lovers of porcelain inspired by the mid-20th century modern style and op art.

Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM, also known as Kerafina Porzellan Manufaktur, was a porcelain manufacturer based in Marktredwitz, Bavaria, Germany. Active primarily in the mid-20th century, the company produced elegant decorative porcelain under the “Royal KPM” label, which should not be confused with the historic Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin. Kerafina specialized in refined vases, decorative vessels, and giftware, often in minimalist white or pastel glazes with relief detailing, gilding, or hand-applied ornamentation. Pieces marked "Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany" are appreciated today for their elegant design, quality of finish, and place in the postwar tradition of West German porcelain artistry.

Product details

• Overall dimensions: 7" (height) × 3 1/2" (width)

• Technique: Molded white porcelain with relief ornament, fully glazed

• Origin: Germany (Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM / Kerafina, Marktredwitz)

• Date: Late 1960s – early 1970s

• Signature: Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany (stamped on base)