Jugend style ceramic vase, height 14 cm, with a hand-painted mythological frieze encircling the upper section. The playful and expressive brushwork recalls the decorative tendencies of Art Nouveau and late 19th–early 20th century eclecticism, where ancient motifs were often reinterpreted in vivid, stylized form.
The composition depicts satyrs and dancing nude figures in a lively bacchanalian procession, a theme inspired by classical mythology and Dionysian celebrations. The rhythmic gestures and contrasting colors evoke movement and theatricality, characteristic of the period’s fascination with antique revival.
The vase bears a faint impressed mark under the glaze, resembling early Arabia Finland production stamps, though attribution is not confirmed. Signed “AS” in red.
Design and Materials
Material: glazed ceramic, hand-painted decoration
Technique: underglaze and enamel painting
Height: 14 cm
Signature: AS (handwritten)
Faint impressed marks to base (unverified, possibly early Arabia Finland)
Condition
Good overall vintage condition. Minor wear to the glaze consistent with age and use; no structural damage or restoration detected.
Style Notes
An evocative object that bridges mythological narrative and early modern decorative art, representative of the fluid aesthetics between classical revival and Jugend design.
