Marlis Schratter Mid-Century Stoneware Vase with Impressed Pattern old plumb bob sharpening what looks like a

sharpening what looks like a knife but perhaps is some other tool on this grinding wheel

with both ends twisted tightly together until about half way down

The nice round bulb top is pretty nice too

Pretty full on

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

Marlis Schratter Mid-Century Stoneware Vase with Impressed Pattern old plumb bob sharpening what looks like aWhile 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