Westraven Utrecht white speckled jug vase with handle, 1960s-1970s

An elegant Westraven vase in the shape of an amphora or jug, with a generously curved handle and a tall, ribbed neck. The white glaze has a soft grey undertone and is speckled with small brown iron spots, which gather more densely on the neck and handle. The rim is edged with a warm brown band. The base bears the impressed mark Westraven Utrecht with the lock emblem and model number 52/6. A lovely piece of Dutch vintage pottery. Design. Westraven was one of the major pottery factories in Utrecht (part of De Porceleyne Fles from 1963, closed in 1985). This jug vase shows the best of post-war Dutch ceramics: a classic shape, kept simple, with a glaze brought to life by the speckles and the throwing rings in the neck. Condition. Good vintage condition, with no cracks. Around the lower edge of the foot there are a few small chips and areas of missing glaze, as well as some brown spots and small glaze bubbles from the firing. Otherwise light signs of use; the glaze on the body of the vase is beautifully intact. Please see the photos for details. Dimensions: height 31 cm, diameter 16 cm. In the interior. The calm white colour makes this vase easy to combine: in a Scandinavian or japandi interior, in a country kitchen, or as a mid-century accent alongside teak and rattan. It looks its best with a few branches, dried flowers or grasses. Keywords: Westraven vase, Dutch pottery, Westraven Utrecht, speckled glaze vase, jug vase with handle, mid-century ceramics, white amphora vase. About us. Vintage and antique dealer based in the Netherlands, specialising in characterful European furniture, lighting and objects. We describe and photograph every piece carefully and are happy to send extra photos or answer questions. Shipping. This piece will be carefully packed. Delivery is possible with our own shipping, with Selency's transport partner, or by pickup in Boven-Leeuwen (the Netherlands). We will provide a shipping quote as soon as an order has been placed.