Rare (and Perfect) Matte Gray Mid-Century Zanesville Ribbed Planter steel painted object Ritter's expressionistic treatment of which

Ritter's expressionistic treatment of which I find potent and poignant and tender

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and there appears to be a cross below the smoking fellow in tie blowing smoke rings

but really I'd treat this box more as a decorative than a functional object anyway--set it somewhere to admire it and leave it alone

Rare (and Perfect) Matte Gray Mid-Century Zanesville Ribbed Planter steel painted object Ritter's expressionistic treatment of whichI've bought and sold a handful of mid century Zanesville ribbed planters and vases over the years of various sizes, and every time I find one think how good they are. I've never seen one in matte gray (charcoal, really) like this though, and think it's extra good. A perfect smallish planter. 5 1 2" in diameter x 4 5 16" t and in great vintage condition, no chips, cracks or other issues.