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A wonderfully quirky mid century ceramic fish roaster with rich dark blue glaze and contrasting yellow accents. This sculptural vintage kitchen piece was originally designed as a fish or sardine baker, where a small tray could be slid inside the fish through the mouth opening. The ventilation holes along the back allowed steam to escape while cooking, helping fish roast evenly in the oven.
Today this piece, fully functional, works beautifully as unique mid century kitchen decor, a conversation piece for a retro kitchen, or a charming coastal themed display. The bold colors, playful shape and textured scale pattern give it wonderful character and unmistakable vintage charm.
The ceramic walls are thick and sturdy, typical of oven stoneware from the 1960s to 1970s. You can still see light traces of past use inside the fish, which only adds to its authentic vintage story. It has been cleaned.
A rare and unusual piece that is not often found, perfect for collectors of quirky mid century kitchenware or distinctive ceramic decor. It also makes a wonderful holiday gift for someone who loves unique vintage finds.
Dimensions
Length 30 cm, 11.8 inches
Width 16 cm, 6.3 inches
Height 18 cm, 7.1 inches
Weight 1165 g, 2.57 lbs
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Eine außergewöhnliche Vintage Keramik in Form eines Fisches aus den 1960er bis 1970er Jahren, glasiert in dunkelblau mit gelben Details. Dieses dekorative Küchenstück wurde ursprünglich als Fisch oder Sardinen Bräter für den Ofen verwendet, wobei ein kleines Blech oder eine Schale durch die Öffnung im Maul eingeschoben wurde. Die kleinen Löcher im Rücken dienten dazu, beim Backen Dampf entweichen zu lassen. Heute ist dieses Stück vor allem ein charmantes Mid Century Dekorationsobjekt für Küche oder Wohnraum. Durch seine Größe, die kräftigen Farben und die humorvolle Form ist es ein echter Blickfang und ein schönes Sammlerstück für Liebhaber von Vintage Küchenkeramik.
Rare Ceramic Fish Roaster, Novelty Fish Baker, Southern European Pottery, Mid Century Kitchen Decor, 1960s 1970s
€79,00
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