Not currently on display at the V&A

Zen

Jug
ca. 1973 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jug, globular with 2 knob-shaped handles on either side and a large spout; covered in a shiny, black glaze over a dark brown earthenware body.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleZen (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Glazed earthenware
Brief description
'Zen' jug, glazed earthenware, designed by Luigi Colani, made by Porzellanfarbik, Friesland, Germany, ca. 1973.
Physical description
Jug, globular with 2 knob-shaped handles on either side and a large spout; covered in a shiny, black glaze over a dark brown earthenware body.
Dimensions
  • Length: 12.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Friesland / Melitta / Germany Ceracron'
Credit line
Given by the maker
Collection
Accession number
C.218E-1984

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Record createdOctober 20, 2008
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