Colditz Porzellan occupied a rare position in GDR-era Germany: a private porcelain tradition forced into state production, yet never losing its quality.
Maker: Colditz Porzellan
Pattern: CZ11 (Replacements.com designation)
Materials: Fine porcelain, ribbed lower body
Origin: German Democratic Republic (GDR), Germany
Era: Vintage, 1970s
Dimensions: Creamer 3.5" tall, 3.5" diameter, 4.5" spout to handle; Sugar 4.25" tall with lid, 3.5" diameter
Condition: Excellent condition — no chips, scratches, or crazing; gold rims intact. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
An exuberant mix of florals in blue, coral, and gold cascades over a gently ribbed lower body — the ribbing isn't a decorative afterthought, it catches light and gives the pieces a sculptural depth unusual for the era. Marked with the CP backstamp and “Made in German Democratic Republic 59.”
At home on a spring breakfast table, a coffee tray, or a collector's shelf alongside other East German porcelain.
Pieces like this one survive as a record of a private porcelain tradition that continued producing quality work even under state control — a detail that makes East German porcelain from this era genuinely collectible.
A thoughtful gift for the person who loves European ceramics with a story behind them.
