Marlis Schratter Mid-Century Stoneware Vase with Impressed Pattern old plumb bob 8" tall x 6 1/2"

8" tall x 6 1/2" wide (with dress spread flat)

Pretty full on

and textures on this make it feel as much like sculpture as a functional object

with both ends twisted tightly together until about half way down

Marlis Schratter Mid-Century Stoneware Vase with Impressed Pattern old plumb bob 8" tall x 6 1/2"While I didn't know it when I bought it though I was pretty sure it was something special I've learned that this gorgeous, hand thrown stoneware vase is by well known ceramic artist Marlis Schratter. I believe it dates to the late 60s or earlyish 1970s, and is to my eye a pretty perfect vessel earthy and also really elegant, visceral and substantial, with great lines and interesting from all the way around. Many of her pieces feature impressed