Dutch ceramic art nouveau Plazuid Gouda Pottery table lamp, 1920s

Hand-painted Gouda ceramic table lamp by Plazuid (Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland), made in the Netherlands in the 1920s. The tapered, flared body is decorated in the Rhodian decor. Stylized Art Nouveau-derived ornament is painted in cobalt blue, ochre yellow, terracotta, turquoise and cream on a dark green-black ground, with gold-toned outlines and dotted detail. The underside is marked with the Plazuid logo, "Plazuid Gouda Holland", the decor name "Rhodian" and the shape and decor numbers. The lamp has been refitted with a brass E27 socket and rewired with a new cord and in-line switch. It is ready to use. The linen cone shade shown in the photos is included. Maker: Plazuid (Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland), Gouda Decor: Rhodian Period: Netherlands, 1920s Material: Hand-painted glazed earthenware with brass fitting Fitting: E27, rewired Height with shade: 62 cm / 24.4 in Height of base including fitting: 42 cm / 16.5 in Shade diameter: 32 cm / 12.6 in Condition Very good. The ceramic body and decor have no chips, cracks or repairs. There is light wear near the brass fitting, consistent with age. Refitted and rewired. Made as a lamp base, not a converted vase, a form less often found than converted vases.