Van Briggle Art Pottery Vase "Lorelei" Mermaid Figural Vase. The vase is approx. 4 in x 4 in x 11 1/2 inches and weighs 2.74lbs. The vase is in a good, used condition with some signs of wear andmarkings. Makers Mark I.D.S. Established in 1899, Van Briggle Pottery & Tile is one of the oldest active art potteries in the United States and has been considered one of the great American potteries for over a century. The story is Lorelei was a beautiful maiden who threw herself into the Rhine River out of despair of a faithless lover. Legends say fishermen would sometimes spot this maiden combing her long hair.