This rose vase by Stangl was quite a find. In 1954, Dave Thomas designed some cigarette related ceramics with a marbled swirl design to the clay body in several colors. This is not a cigarette related piece, but it clearly has the same swirl to the clay. The modern art splattered paint design, reminiscent of Jackson Pollock (who died in 1956) is in the glaze. Again, the grey and white swirled effect is in the clay body while the splatters are in the glaze. This is an exceptional piece and may well be one of a kind. There are no markings on the bottom, which Stangl is known for. A little research will lead one to Stangl. This piece must have sat on a mantle as I had to wash off years of yellow film. A rare find. This vase is about 5 inches tall.
