Miniature Stoneware Elephant by Norbert Stahl

Stock Number: – OWA3707

Date: - Circa 1990s

Materials: –  German Westerwald Clay; An Advantage For Potters! The extensive clay quarries of the Westerwald region are the largest connected deposits in Europe. Only a few other regions in the world are known to have clay sources of comparable size and quality. Around 15 different types of clay occur here, including a very valuable white clay also known as “white gold”. The Westerwald clay has a high degree of ductility, is almost free of impurities and has very good sintering properties. These clays are perfectly suited for stoneware production, a high fired, waterproof, acid-resistant, impermeable pottery. The clay was easily kneaded, thrown, deformed as well as knitted, melt, beaten and whipped. It is a serious partner to the potter reacting to any treatment. 

Country of Origin: – Germany, Höhr Grenzhausen

Description: – A delightful and characterful miniature studio pottery figure of an Elephant. The body is beautifully modelled and has a delightful coloured earthy glaze. 

Size & Weight: – The figure is 5cm tall & 8cm long and weighs 125g

Condition: – The figure is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines, losses or restoration to the body. 

Photography: - Please look at the images as they show a true status of this delightful figure. There are some light reflections seen following the photography and are not discolourations to the glaze. The last figure shows Norbert Stahl with a group of animals and birds.

History & Marks:– The figure is unsigned to the base but is known as a figure made by Norbert Stahl.

Declaration:– This is an original figure by Norbert Stahl and is from the time period described. 

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Works by Rudi Stahl and Norbert Stahl along with other Saltglazed & Studio Pottery examples can be seen in our Showroom in Building Building 2, The Hemswell Antique Centres {Caenby Corner Estate, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5TJ}