Birds and Animals
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Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Cat lovers have been asking for another cat design and this tile delivers! A graceful, elongated cat turns its nose toward a bowing ginkgo branch, all framed by a dramatic border. This special tile is finished in two glaze combinations–a white cat with a blue crackle glaze and a black cat with a sage/teal colorway and yellow crackle. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
This striking vase captures the essence of twilight's transitions, featuring a hand-sculpted raven in low relief, perched amidst juniper branches against a luminous moon. The piece is brought to life through softly layered glazes in olive green with touches of gold and deep blue, creating a rich interplay of evening hues. More than just a vase, Alchemy symbolizes the shifting hours and embodies the magic and mystery of nightfall. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Warmer weather and dusky skies beckon Wisconsin bats to begin their swooping ritual. These hypnotic creatures, descending from the trees and arching across the sky inspired this bat vase. Dramatic glazes and a delicately sculpted bat make this a moody, impactful piece. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
A clear, bright melody rings out in the crisp air. From my windowpane I spy a pair of cardinals–one brilliant red and the other muted, still beautiful–as they dart between the tree branches, a welcome sight! This lidded jar celebrates our favorite visitors, the masked and crested Northern Cardinals. Positioned opposingly, these male and female cardinals perch on branches with crimson berries. The rich Seaspray Blue and Leaf Green glazes evoke the atmosphere on a clear day and accentuate the vases’ intense red focal points. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
A clear, bright melody rings out in the crisp air. From my windowpane I spy a pair of cardinals– one brilliant red and the other muted, still beautiful–as they dart between the tree branches, a welcome sight! This lidded jar celebrates our favorite visitors, the masked and crested Northern Cardinals. Positioned opposingly, these male and female cardinals perch on branches with crimson berries. The rich Seaspray Blue and Leaf Green glazes evoke the atmosphere on a clear day and accentuate the vases’ intense red focal points. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Octopuses, with their expressive limbs and amorphous forms, are a favorite motif in the studio. Here, an octopus wraps around a form, giving the impression of movement. The Ebb and Flow Vase is glazed in a watery, pastel palette with a crackle finish. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Ravens often symbolize insight and prophecy. On this tile, an omniscient raven perches on a branch, silhouetted by the full moon as he foretells a message from another realm. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
A hollow tree serves as a den for an adorable fox in this whimsical, storybook tile. The highly textured and interesting composition of the tile shines in two distinct glaze variations—a cool arctic fox color scheme and warm red fox color scheme. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
A pair of fish weave among the reeds on the face of this fresh, bottle form. A range of monochromatic green hues and crackle glaze, along with dynamic sculpture, evoke fluidity, filtered light and movement of this charming, underwater vignette. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
A hand-sculpted frog, full of personality, keeps watch from its perch atop this distinctive lidded jar. The vessel’s surface is adorned with a rhythmic pattern of sculpted leaves, each one carefully rendered by hand. Available for one week only in a cool teal blue glaze variation. The Lil Leaper Jar Glaze Variation is available to order until 8am CST on Tuesday, March 11th. Handmade to order. No two pieces will be exactly alike. At Ephraim, we pride ourselves in putting the hand of the maker above using tools like molds or slip-casting. Each hand-thrown, hand-sculpted and hand-glazed piece will have its own unique character, and therefore, its own unique beauty. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
A hand-sculpted frog, full of personality, keeps watch from its perch atop this distinctive lidded jar. The vessel's surface is adorned with a rhythmic pattern of sculpted leaves, each one carefully rendered by hand. Finished in rich, earthy green glazes, this piece celebrates both artistry and whimsy—each frog uniquely poised, seemingly ready to spring into its next adventure. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Drawing inspiration from historic Batchelder tiles and traditional woodcuts, this striking composition marks a new direction in our tile work. A curious magpie emerges from stylized olive branches, its form rendered in bold relief upon a rich background. Available in three colorways—Teal, Matte Black, and Chestnut—each variation highlights the dynamic interplay between positive and negative space, celebrating both the bird's personality and the graphic power of the medium. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process.