“Manipur” Op Art Porcelain Vase – Victor Vasarely & Ambrogio Pozzi for Rosenthal, 1970s

Glossy porcelain vase from Rosenthal Studio-Line’s Künstler-Sammel-Serie, pairing Victor Vasarely’s “Manipur” décor with Ambrogio Pozzi’s “Duo” form. Fine gold lines bend and expand across the white cylindrical body, producing an optical sense of movement above the contrasting brown base.

• Dimensions: H 18 cm, Dia. 8.5 cm
  
• Material: Porcelain
  
• Brand: Rosenthal
  
• Designers: Victor Vasarely, décor; Ambrogio Pozzi, form
  
• Décor: Manipur
  
• Form: Duo
  
• Color: White, gold and brown
  
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor traces of age and use. The gold decoration is well preserved; no cracks or repairs observed.
  
• Era: 1970s
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Remarks: Fully marked on the underside: “Künstler-Sammel-Serie ‘Manipur’ von Victor Vasarely auf der Form ‘Duo’ von Ambrogio Pozzi – Rosenthal studio-linie”

Its compact proportions make the vase ideal for a shelf, mantel or small console, where directional light can emphasise the gold pattern. Display it unfilled to keep the optical décor visible, or pair it with a single dark stem.

Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) was a Hungarian-French artist widely regarded as a founder of Op Art. His geometric compositions use repetition, contrast and distortion to create the illusion of depth and movement across a flat surface.

Ambrogio Pozzi (1931–2012) was an Italian industrial designer and ceramicist known for restrained forms and carefully balanced proportions. His “Duo” form provided Rosenthal with a versatile porcelain shape for its artist-designed décors.

Rosenthal, founded in Selb, Bavaria, in 1879, became one of Germany’s leading porcelain manufacturers. Its Studio-Line and Künstler-Sammel-Serie programmes brought contemporary art into serial porcelain production through collaborations with internationally recognised artists and designers.