Wendelin Stahl Mid Century Modern Crystalline Cabinet Vase wood the back pattern suggesting it

the back pattern suggesting it was made by Henry Richards

Looks great displayed with country primitive and arts and crafts decor

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On a thin hand formed slab of red clay a sgraffito design of a rooster sits on a leathery finished glazed surface

It shows a cluster of grapes flanked by grape leaves and vines

Wendelin Stahl Mid Century Modern Crystalline Cabinet Vase wood the back pattern suggesting itFrom master potter Wendelin Stahl (1922 2000) a mid century modern vase created in his 1960's studio. A black gunmetal glaze drips from the mouth over a deep cobalt blue crystalline surface. It measures 5 1 4" tall, 5" diameter. Incised 6 21 13 and signed. Perfect original condition. It feels as beautiful as it looks. Shown with a larger example of Stahl's work, also available for sale. WENDELIN STAHL (1922 2000) was born in Hhr Grenzhausen Germany.