Marlis Schratter Mid-Century Stoneware Vase with Impressed Pattern coiled pine needle basket Made of wood and cloth

Made of wood and cloth

named for the clay from the nearby Miami River

I think the looseness and lack of color

but structurally super sound and everything turns smoothly

Marlis Schratter Mid-Century Stoneware Vase with Impressed Pattern coiled pine needle basket Made of wood and clothWhile 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