A Len Castle twig vase, made from earthenware. A textured surface area with deep grooves running up the form. With six openings along the medial ridge. Impressed maker's mark. Len Castle (1924 - 2011) is one the most recognisable and well versed figures in New Zealand applied arts. His spectacular forms, often taking inspiration from geothermal activity and landscapes, revolutionised studio pottery, height 14 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 10 cm