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This beautiful vintage Zsolnay Pécs porcelain dish was hand-painted in Hungary during the Art Deco period (circa 1926–1928). It features an adorable folk-art scene of children in traditional dress, bordered by a vivid red scalloped rim — a charming example of Zsolnay’s artistry between the wars.
Marked on the base with the green five-tower “Zsolnay Pécs” hallmark and “Made in Hungary” beneath. This exact mark was used only between 1926 and 1928, making it an authentic early interwar example.
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Details
• Maker: Zsolnay Porcelain Manufacture, Pécs, Hungary
• Date: ca. 1926–1928
• Material: Fine porcelain, hand-painted underglaze
• Design: Folk art children motif with red rim
• Mark: Green five-tower Zsolnay hallmark with “Made in Hungary”
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 inches (12 cm) diameter
• Color Palette: White base, red rim, multicolor folk design
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Condition
Excellent vintage condition for its age — bright colors, glossy glaze, and no cracks or chips. Minor light wear consistent with age.
(Include close-up photos of both the mark and the painted motif.)
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Historical Note
Zsolnay, founded in 1853 in Pécs, Hungary, is renowned for its innovative porcelain and eosin-glazed art pottery. The 1926–1928 hallmark represents a brief post–World War I export phase, prized among collectors for its craftsmanship and rarity.
This piece captures the warmth of Hungary’s folk traditions in a refined Art Deco form — both decorative and historically significant.
