Vintage Pottery Mugs by Ken Edward, El Palomar Studio, set of 2

This set of two vintage mugs carry the signature of renowned American potter Ken Edwards, who made famous the El Palomar studio in Tonalá, Mexico. Edwards studied his craft in Japan, went to Mexico in 1954 and along with renowned Mexican ceramicist Jorge Wilmot introduced high-fire ceramics-- wares fired at over 1000C which vitrifies the clay and eliminates the need for lead-based glazes--to the Guadalajara area. Wilmot mostly kept local traditional designs although some Oriental influence is mixed in as well, along with Asian glazing processes. Edwards introduced new designs with the techniques. These mugs are not the usual fare that we see these days from Edwards and instead have a more abstract design created through a process of drip glaze. The mugs are just under 4" tall and 3" in diameter and each holds 8 oz. Minimal crazing, no cracks or chips.