The Pink Iris Vase is an experimental piece that resulted from the collaborative artistic process used in the Ephraim Faience Pottery studio. The form was thrown by Ken Nekola, sculpted by Mary Pratt, and glazed by Eric Anderson. This piece is 14” high by 4.50” wide and In addition to the studio’s mark and Mary Pratt’s original ink signature, the foot of the vase is marked with an “E” designating it as experimental. Destined to become an antique of the future, this piece is sure to become a treasured family heirloom.

About Ephraim Faience Pottery: The artists at Ephraim Faience Pottery create art pottery in the Arts and Crafts style. Their original designs and glazes are inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds their rural Deerfield, Wisconsin, studio. Each piece is the result of a collaborative effort on the part of the 11 talented people who work at the Ephraim Faience Pottery studio. Their dedication to their work and to each other is reflected in the pottery they create.

Ephraim Faience pottery is thrown, sculpted, and glazed by hand. The hand-made nature of the pottery contributes to its individuality and enhances its collectibility. Each vessel bears the studio’s impressed mark and the signature of the principal artist. No more than 500 first-quality pieces of each design are created.

Ephraim Faience is highly sought after by collectors across the United States. Experimental pieces in particular are coveted by collectors and regularly sell on the secondary market for considerably more than their original retail value. A group of collectors recently formed the Ephraim Faience Pottery Collectors’ Society. More information about collectibility can be found on the studio’s website, www.ephraimpottery.com, or on the Society’s website, www.ephraimcollectors.org.

For more information about Ephraim Faience Pottery, see www.ephraimpottery.com or call 888-704-POTS (in south-central WI call 608-764-1302).