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	African mask Theme: Fris, Edam Hi resolution image available This beautiful and unusual piece is marked on the back in pencil: 'Gemaakt Nov 1954 Fris Keramiek Edam Holland' and 'K Kras Lambertusstraat 11 Volendam Holland'. Whether it is indeed by Fris I don't know. Value: £ 90-110
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	Cleopatra plant pot (c. 1961) Theme: Fris, Edam Designed by W.H. De Vries. With gloss glazed white exterior and brown banding to foot, and lime-green interior. Stamp: MADE IN HOLLAND FRIS EDAM. Mint except chip to underside. Value: £ 2 (if mint)
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	Medium Studio vase 568 (1961) Theme: Fris, Edam Designed by W. H. de Vries (who worked at the factory in the period 1947-1962). With matt white and brown body, and beautiful lime-green interior. Mint condition. Value: £ 25-40
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	Small Studio vase 567 Theme: Fris, Edam Designed by W. H. de Vries (who worked at the factory in the period 1947-1962). With matt white and brown body, and beautiful lime-green interior. Mint condition. Value: £ 5-10
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Background information

This factory (1947-1969) produced very stylish modernist ceramics in the 1950s and 60s. They are now collectable and expensive, but are little known outside The Netherlands. There is a good catalogue of Fris (see Books).