Delightfully Playful Decorative Bowl From 1950’S Israel

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Rare collection of vintage Israeli Ceramics

 

A delightfully decorative bowl from 1950’s Israel by Ahron Kahana (1905-1967). The glazed ceramic bowl is handcrafted the rim is non-uniform rather than completely circular giving it an exceptionally individual quality. Layers of yellow, white and brown overlap underneath painted geometric forms on the interior of the bowl. There is  signature of Kahana on the bottom. The item is in very good condition, with one tiny chip on the rim. 4.5” diameter x 2”H.
A truly delightful decorative piece for any collector of Israeli ceramics!

Material: Glazed ceramic 
Diameter: 4.5”
Height: 2"
Markings: There is an unidentified signature on the bottom. 
Condition: The item is in very good condition, with one small chip on the rim.

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Aaron Kahana - Israeli Artist

Scorpio Collections 
Rare collection of vintage Israeli Ceramics

Aaron Kahana was born in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1905.  At the age of 16 he began his studies at the art institute of his native city.  At the end of his studies he moved to Berlin, and then won a scholarship/bursary to study in Paris for a year.  In 1934 he moved to Palestine because of the rise of the Nazis.Kahana’s work was influenced by the “Kna’anim” movement, which was founded in the 1930’s by a group of painters and sculptors that were attempting to artistically realize the relationship between the Jewish people and the land of Israel, and to strengthen the roots of the people to the land.  They took motifs and subjects from the Old Testament and were influenced by the archaeological artifacts that were discovered from antiquity.Until 1940, Kahana was concerned primarily with figurative painting and painted a lot of realist landscapes.  As time went on, he founded the “New Horizons” movement.  The geometric forms in his works began to create an abstract aspect to his art all the while hinting at mythological symbols that were carved out of stone.  Kahana also spent time creating ceramics, which he made together with his wife.He arrived at the apex of his career due to his ceramic works, which to this day are highly sought after by both private collectors and museums alike.  His works are admired for their vivid colors and intriguing geometric forms.Between 1938 and 1953 he won the Dizengoff Prize for Art.  Today his works can be found in museums across Europe and North America.