Petite Floral Vase

Name: Petite Floral Vase
 
Type: Petite Handpainted Floral Bud Vase
 
Year: likely 1950s–1970s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Unidentified – marked “HJF” and numerals, possibly studio pottery
 
History: This is a small double-handled bud vase featuring handpainted pastel flowers—blue, pink, and teal—with green stems on a cream-glazed body. The yellow-painted rim and moulded scalloped base lend a touch of rustic charm. Visible crackling (crazing) and minor rim chipping are present, typical for age and use.
 
 
The base bears an underglaze hand-painted mark in red: “HJF” and what appears to be a pattern or batch number. This signature format suggests small-batch studio or workshop production, possibly European (potentially from Germany, Eastern Europe, or even Italy) rather than mass-produced ware.
 
 
While modest in size and value, pieces like this are appreciated for their character and hand-painted individuality, particularly by collectors of folk-style or provincial ceramics.
 
Flaws: Crazing and  slightly worn paint