Help in identifying pottery mark

This is a long shot but hope perhaps a viewer might recognize the mark/signature.  Acquired this large and impressive studio pottery slab built charger a few months ago.  For a variety of reasons I suspect it dates from the 60s-80's.  The crafting demonstrates considereable skill and artistry. It is large -measuring around 15" on the long side. The impressed signature (initials) reads either "ASH" or "HSV".

Very nice. I’m reading ASH

Where did you find it?

Hello - purchased at a charity sale just outside of Washington, DC. Ours is a very international population so could be from almost anywhere.