Lotus Vase | Iridescent

The Lotus Vase was designed by Mary Chase Perry Stratton in the beginning days of Pewabic Pottery, circa 1903. Lotus leaves surround the top of the vase, re-sculpted by Pewabic artisan Paul Johnson. The vase is finished with a flowing matte green glaze, mimicking its historic counterpart.

The original piece is housed in a private collection. It was loaned to Pewabic for an exhibit celebrating our centennial year.

IRIDESCENT GLAZE

Many consider the Iridescent glaze to be Pewabic's most important contribution to ceramic art. Through trial, error, and sheer persistence, Mary Chase Perry Stratton developed her first successful Iridescent glaze in 1906. Establishing the formula and stabilizing the firing process took another three years. Today our Iridescent pieces are fired somewhat similarly, though with safer materials. It requires a third firing and a process called fuming–– when vegetable oil is injected into the kiln to create extraordinary one-of-a-kind effects. 

• Approximately 9.5"H and 6"W
• Slip cast and glazed by Pewabic artisans
• Pewabic logo stamped on the bottom
• Slight variations in glaze and firing results ensure each handcrafted Pewabic piece is one-of-a-kind
• Available in Matte Green Iridescent
• Due to the high variation in this glaze, we have included images to show the range of what you can expect.