Boleslawiec Terracotta Vase, Poland 1900s, Art Nouveau Cucumber Relief, 21 cm, Antique Pottery

Antiquarian ceramic vase attributed to the Boleslawiec (Bunzlau) regional pottery workshops of Poland, dating from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries during the Art Nouveau and Secession movement. The vessel features a high-relief botanical composition depicting cucumber fruits, twining vines, and leaves, framed by two organically integrated handles.

Crafted from unglazed red terracotta clay around 1900, this piece embodies the naturalistic aesthetic characteristic of Central European Art Nouveau ceramics. The raised floral elements are accented with cold-painted pigments, showcasing traditional hand-sculpted relief techniques.

Features and details:
* Period: Late 19th - early 20th century (c. 1890–1910)
* Technique / Style: Art Nouveau / Secessionism, terracotta with molded high-relief decoration and polychrome hand finishing
* Size: Height: 21 cm (8.3 in), Width: 14 cm (5.5 in), Depth: 12 cm (4.7 in)
* Material: Terracotta earthenware ceramics, cold pigments
* Condition: Authentic antique condition. Displays visible loss of paint finish, surface scuffs, and natural patination consistent with age and material composition

This specimen represents notable value for collectors of Art Nouveau pottery, Boleslawiec regional ceramics, and historical European earthenware vessels.