Topic: 1960's ?? Ceramic Vase - Alta? - Italian ? Mid Century Look

[obscurities]

Although I am pretty active on the Glass board, this is my first post here....and I am really a complete novice at pottery, ceramics, etc....  I know just enough to be dangerous.  I will apologize in advance for any mistakes I make...  

Recently purchased at a show we went to. The signature on the bottom appears to read Alta, which I have tried to research and can not really find anything.

The vase is fired ceramic (I think that is right) and bears a sign on the underside. It has the feel of the 60's to me, but I am not sure, and that is why I am here.  

Size wise it stands approx 14" tall, 6 inches wide and 14" deep.

Any information regarding the company, age, origins, etc would be greatly appreciated.

TIA, Craig

[keith]

Hello Craig,few people here you might know,had a look through my books,no luck but they're pretty good here with pottery,sure that's an 'a' at the end?
       Keith.

[obscurities]

Hi Keith.....   No, I am not sure it is an "a", and am certainly open to suggestions.....

The only thing I am sure of at all is that we like it for our mid century home office....   

Craig