Featured Is this tree vase a recent student/studio piece or something a little older?

Hello everyone, happy Friday! I picked up this curious twisted looking vase for a few dollars recently, 7.75"H x 3"W. I liked the trees, remind me of Art Nouveau and Art Deco ones. The decoration is quite well done but the finish seems a bit slap dash. Do you think it's modern? a student piece?! I have no idea what the impressed mark is. Opinions welcome

 

I think it's old but my opinion isn't worth much in this category.

Debora

 

No idea, but very cool looking!

 

Love it ! I thought maybe the mark was a tree or a bunch of grapes,but I didnt find anything close to this.

 

The mark looks like a stick figure man surrounded by lumps and bumps...lol.

@Elen Beattie, are you going to list that or is it a keeper?

 

Yes that's what I thought- lumps and bumps lol. I bought it because I liked it so I'm happy to keep it BUT, ya know if it is worth selling I wouldn't be opposed to it

 

Taking a closer look, I think this may be some letters on the rim of the base? May not be and just part of the decoration, unsure.

 

I always appreciate your opinion!

 

Maybe NDM ? North Dakota school of Mines ? Just a wag !

 

perhaps an older eccentric piece (not Ohr), those tree tops are reminiscent of 1920's-30's fairy land motif.But who knows-could've been some espresso fueled Beatnik.

 

Thanks all, appreciate the input!