These two pieces by Herta Gertz are a gorgeous matte cocoa brown with a dogwood (I think) flower with white petals and green leaves.  If you, like me, are a sucker for a satiny matte finish in pottery then these two pieces may be for you.  The pitcher is approximately 3" tall x 3" wide.  The ashtray is 4" x 4".  See all photos and let me know if you have any questions.  All inquiries are welcome.

From artvandal from 20thcenturyforum website:

"Herta Gertz, born in Hanau, Germany, ran her own factory in Gelnhausen, Germany 1946-51. Came to Canada in the early 1950's. With her husband, she established B.C. Ceramics, Vancouver, in the mid 1950's. Production included work with experimental glazes and abstract sgraffito designs."