The firm Jasba Keramik was founded in 1926 by Jakob Schwaderlapp in Ransbach-Baumbach and takes its name from letters drawn from both his name and the location of his factory (‘JA’ ‘S’ ‘BA’). Its earlier pieces produced in the 1950s were fairly restrained being followed by more colourful wares created in the 1960s and early 1970s under the influence of its chief designer at the time, Christiane Reuter, until production of decorative ceramics ceased in 1975. This ewer is clearly one of the later pieces and combines an Art Deco inspired form with colourful glaze effects somewhat reminiscent of 1960s designs in general. Dating is therefore most likely to that time.