Checkered Past

This white piece of ceramic is entitled "Reptil" referring to its lizard-like patterned surface. Slightly right leaning in its design by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950's.

Here's another great patterned vase designed by Kaarina Aho (as a member of the Kai Franck design team)  for a company called Arabia, Finland, 1960's.