Westwood CA, Mid Century Modern Large Oval Vase, Brown with Glossy Gold overlay

Vintage Westwood Pottery in California, this Mid Century Modern Vase is tall with an oval rim. Over a matte, very dark brown base, a glossy brown layer, heavily dotted with with shiny gold, is applied leaving irregular patches. The light is caught in different ways by the contrasting textures. Inside is glazed at the top with brown that becomes speckles on cream as it reaches the bottom. It is 9 3/4" tall. with a n oval rim and base which both measure 5" by 3 1/2". It is marked on the bottom with a scratched in the glaze "Westwood Calif, 435