A one-of-a-kind handmade raku vessel featuring sweeping charcoal-black bands that cross and overlap across a soft ivory surface, creating a striking, almost calligraphic composition. The graceful, elongated form tapers gently toward its base, while subtle crackling, smoky markings, and delicate variations in the pale finish add depth and character. Both understated and visually dramatic, the vessel combines contemporary elegance with the unpredictable beauty of raku firing.
Raku has its roots in a centuries-old Japanese ceramic tradition dating to the sixteenth century. Contemporary raku firing involves removing glazed pottery from the kiln while still extremely hot and placing it with combustible materials in a reduced-oxygen environment. The interaction of heat, smoke, glaze, and atmosphere creates distinctive colors, textures, and unpredictable variations that make every piece unique.
Handmade in the Pacific Northwest by ceramic artist Jacob Virnig.
Approximate dimensions: 6¾" high × 3½" wide at widest point
Mouth opening: approx. 1¾" wide
Weight: 14.3 oz
For decorative use only. Raku pottery is not food safe or watertight.
Because this is an individually handmade and fired piece, variations and firing marks are part of its character. The item pictured is the exact piece you will receive.
