This large high quality studio ceramic art jug-shaped vase was created by the well-known German ceramist Gerhard Liebenthron (1925-2005). The bulbous vase with its remarkable rough surface finish in red-brown tones was created at his own workshop in Bremen, Northern Germany in 1976. The style and design of this beautiful vessel is inspired by traditional rural folk art as well as ancient amphoras which influenced his work during the 1970s. In his impressive pottery art Gerhard Liebenthron always experimented with various different compositions of ceramics, clay shards, structures and glazes. He participated in numerous international exhibitions since 1955. This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution