{"product_id":"vintage-scheurich-europa-fat-lava-orange-handled-jug-vase-form-401-c-1960s-70s-made-in-west-germany","title":"Vintage Scheurich 'Europa' Fat Lava Orange Handled Jug Vase, Form 401, c. 1960s–70s, Made in West Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome pieces are ornaments; this one is a mood. In full tangerine blaze, this mid-century Scheurich jug delivers the jolt of joy that stylists now call dopamine decorating — though the potters of West Germany were quietly perfecting it sixty years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScheurich, founded in Kleinheubach in 1928, grew into the undisputed giant of West Germany's post-war pottery boom, exporting its cheerful \u003cem\u003eEuropa\u003c\/em\u003e glazes to living rooms around the world, Australia very much included. Here the glaze does all the talking: a fierce tangerine-orange and lava-red core beneath a cascading curtain of beige, cream and caramel drips, no two firings ever alike. The elongated teardrop body pinches at the waist, flares into a trumpet neck and is finished with a single elegant strap handle. Perfect for bringing instant warmth to a mid-century credenza or mantel, and it is quite glorious with a bunch of dried native grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully kept across the decades, its colour is as bright as the day it left the kiln. And if you fancy a gathered look, it sits wonderfully beside its flame-red \u003cem\u003eEuropa\u003c\/em\u003e stablemate from the same Bavarian kilns — collected together, they are pure sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scheurich Keramik, Kleinheubach, Bavaria, West Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuropa\u003c\/em\u003e orange flame glaze handled amphora jug, form 401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1960s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5 cm high; 6 cm opening; 7.3 cm base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 268 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmarked, glazed base recess; identified by its form and \u003cem\u003eEuropa\u003c\/em\u003e glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs; the pouring rim, handle and base ring are clean. The glaze carries light, even crazing consistent with its mid-century age, entirely clean, with no internal water staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse gently by hand with lukewarm water and dry straight away. Do not soak, keep well clear of the dishwasher, and protect it from sudden changes in temperature. If using with fresh flowers, empty and dry the interior after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is beautifully gift wrapped and carefully packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42844391997486,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/Europa_FatLavaOrangeHandledVase-centredonwhiteplinth_rightfacing_decorativescene.jpg?v=1793053199","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-scheurich-europa-fat-lava-orange-handled-jug-vase-form-401-c-1960s-70s-made-in-west-germany","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}