Vintage Sascha Brastoff More Gold Hooded Ashtray or Incense Burner

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A Mid Century Modern covered or hooded ashtray from Sascha Brastoff (Samuel Brostofsky; 1918-1993), an American artist, sculptor, and ceramicist … Read more A Mid Century Modern covered or hooded ashtray from Sascha Brastoff (Samuel Brostofsky; 1918-1993), an American artist, sculptor, and ceramicist active in Los Angeles from 1947-1963. The stylish gilt pottery ashtray has a sculptural, chimney-style design in one piece and dates to the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. The golden decor—sometimes called the Midas or More Gold pattern—includes subtle abstract gold-on-gold designs hand-painted across the outer surface, emphasizing a contrasting darkened interior. The vintage piece remains in very good, clean condition measuring 7.5 in. height x 4.75 in. wide. Signed Sascha B / R / H9 on the base. See less