A completely unique hand thrown naked raku bottle which was carved before firing.
Raku firing produces unique unpredictable, and beautiful effects.
Raku originates in Japan where it was part of the tea ceremony. It was modified in 1950’s America and UK. Once fired pots (biscuit ware) are coated in glaze, heated to around 800 degrees C, and, when at this temperature the pots are plunged into a bin of combustible material such as sawdust. The smoke penetrates the clay, leaving the black colour where there is no glaze. On removal the glaze has little cracks over it, which enhance the beauty of the work. 