This item is a Vintage Gouda pottery vase or pitcher. Gouda pottery is a distinctive style of Dutch ceramics named after the city in the Netherlands where it was historically manufactured.
The vase features a curved, ewer-like shape with a single elegant handle and a tapered neck. It has a characteristic matte black or deep dark glaze. The surface is hand-painted with stylized, Art Nouveau or Art Deco floral and foliage patterns in vibrant gold tones. This piece also has a black interior finish.
While Gouda pottery flourished until the late 1930s, specific decorative lines like this were commonly produced between the 1910s and the 1950s. The designs often blend natural Art Nouveau forms with more abstract, geometric Art Deco elements, heavily influenced by ancient Persian and Iznik ceramic motifs.
The markings on the bottom of this vase provide specific details about its origin and production. This piece was made by Plateelbakkerij De Iris, a smaller but notable factory in Gouda, Netherlands.
The Logo (Centre): The oval stamp contains the factory name, "Plateelbakkerij De Iris," and the origin, "Gouda (Holland) Handpainted." This confirms it was produced by the De Iris factory, which operated from 1925 until 1969.
"De Iris" (Inside Oval): In addition to the factory name, this specific text refers to the decor (pattern) name. The Iris pattern typically features hand-painted floral motifs on a dark or black matte background.
"555" (Top): This hand-painted number is the model or mould number, used by the factory to identify the specific shape and size of the vase.
Gouda pieces were hand-painted by various artists.
Based on the style of the markings and the factory's history, this vase most likely date to circa 1930. While the factory operated for several decades, this specific "black-bottomed" matte style with vibrant floral patterns was at the height of its popularity during the late 1920s and 1930s.
This vase is in mint condition with no damages noted.
Height: 18 cm, Diameter of base: 6 cm, Width of body: 10 cm
