Brutalist Studio Pottery Large Double Opening Vase, 1967 cigar chest I believe the bristles are

I believe the bristles are straw of some type

Three pads at some point were added to the bottom

dense on the front and sparser on the reverse

and also  as wonderful objects to hold in the hands

Brutalist Studio Pottery Large Double Opening Vase, 1967 cigar chest I believe the bristles areThis tall double opening vase, with fantastically textural surface, has quite an presence! It's as much a sculpture as a vessel, and I'd call it Brutalist unapologetically bold and rough and all about its materiality but also rather playful about it function as a vase. Really a terrific piece that would command attention wherever it is placed. Signed what looks to be Dom Denisi on the bottom and dated 7 14 67. There is a bit of chipping around the rim