A striking example of mid-century Eastern European craftsmanship, this vintage canteen-style flask was made by the renowned Zsolnay Porcelain Manufactory in Pécs, Hungary. Founded in 1853, Zsolnay became one of the most celebrated porcelain producers in Central Europe—known for their innovation, artistry, and later, their championing of Hungarian national folk motifs.
This flask features a flat, round body with four molded feet and a spouted top—styled in the tradition of ornamental canteens or decorative vessels rather than for utilitarian use. The surface is hand-painted in vivid folk florals, with bold, stylized tulips and rosettes that nod to the vibrant Matyó and Kalocsa embroidery styles, emblematic of 20th-century Hungarian decorative arts.
 
Marked with the Zsolnay five-tower logo and “Zsolnay Pécs 21” on the base, this piece likely dates to the mid-20th century, when Zsolnay was producing collectible export porcelain during Hungary’s post-war cultural revival.
 
This is a beautiful addition to any collector's shelf, and equally compelling styled on a bar cart, bookshelf, or in a maximalist gallery wall of international finds.
 
Porcelain with hand-painted glaze
Dimensions: Approx. 6.5" H x 5.25" W
Made in Hungary, mid-20th century
In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear