{"product_id":"vintage-gmundner-keramik-lidded-jug-blaupunkte-blue-dot-model-560","title":"Vintage Gmundner Keramik Lidded Jug | Blaupunkte Blue Dot Pattern | Ribbed Lobed Form with Lid | Model 560 O, c. Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage Gmundner Keramik Lidded Jug — Austria\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlaupunkte Blue Dot Pattern — Ribbed Lobed Form with Original Lid — Model 560 O\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully complete ceramic lidded jug by \u003cstrong\u003eGmundner Keramik\u003c\/strong\u003e, Austria’s celebrated folk pottery tradition, decorated in the elegant \u003cstrong\u003eBlaupunkte\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern — fine hand-painted navy blue polka dots scattered evenly across a crisp white ground, with a bold blue stripe at the rim. This is one of the most refined and timeless patterns in the Gmundner repertoire — quieter and more sophisticated than the Rotgeflammt, with a distinctly Central European folk-art character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jug is the sculptural \u003cstrong\u003eModel 560\u003c\/strong\u003e form: a \u003cstrong\u003eribbed and lobed body\u003c\/strong\u003e with vertical channels running from the bulbous base up through the waisted neck, a ruffled flared rim, and a generous loop handle. The \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal domed lid\u003c\/strong\u003e is present and intact — also decorated with blue dots and topped with a solid cobalt blue knob handle — making this a complete and more desirable piece than the jug alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior is plain white glaze with a blue rim stripe, and the lobed base is visible from above. The lid base is plain white with a small vent hole, as is typical of Gmundner construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base bears the authentic \u003cstrong\u003eGmundner Keramik diamond mark\u003c\/strong\u003e with model number \u003cstrong\u003e560 O\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing precise identification within the Gmundner production catalogue. Gmundner Keramik has been produced in the lakeside town of Gmunden, Upper Austria since the 17th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks on either the jug or the lid. The glaze is bright and even throughout. The blue dot decoration is crisp and well-preserved. Fully functional for use or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gmundner Keramik, Gmunden, Upper Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic lidded jug \/ pitcher with original lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blaupunkte — hand-painted navy blue polka dots on white; blue rim stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribbed and lobed body, bulbous base, waisted neck, ruffled rim, loop handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original domed lid with blue dot decoration and solid cobalt blue knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560 O (impressed on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — no chips on jug or lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA complete and characterful piece of Austrian folk ceramics — the Blaupunkte pattern on the ribbed lobed form with its original lid is a particularly desirable combination. Beautiful as a water jug, a milk jug, or a decorative centrepiece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gmundner Keramik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64092788130169,"sku":"10186","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/3946\/2009\/files\/1785357033077.png?v=1785516362","url":"https:\/\/whispertreasuresco.com\/products\/vintage-gmundner-keramik-lidded-jug-blaupunkte-blue-dot-model-560","provider":"WhisperTreasuresCo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}