This striking handcrafted raku vessel combines a tall, elegant silhouette with contrasting colors and richly textured surfaces. Its broad, flared neck features a soft ivory-colored finish, transitioning into a decorative band of bronze, gold, and muted blue-green tones. Below, the body tapers gently toward its base in a subdued slate-gray finish.
The textured central band provides a striking visual transition between the pale upper section and darker lower body, giving the piece a distinctive architectural quality. Its generous proportions and unusual surface treatment make it a commanding decorative accent.
Created by Pacific Northwest ceramic artist Jacob Virnig, this unique vessel reflects the unpredictable beauty of raku firing. Drawing on a centuries-old Japanese ceramic tradition, modern raku techniques use fire and smoke to create distinctive surfaces and atmospheric effects that cannot be precisely repeated.
Details
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Artist: Jacob Virnig
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Material: Raku-fired ceramic
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Height: Approximately 8½ inches
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Width: Approximately 4½ inches
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Mouth opening: Approximately 2¾ inches
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Weight: 1 lb 9.6 oz (25.6 oz)
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Handmade in the Pacific Northwest
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One of a kind — the exact piece pictured
Decorative use only. Not intended for food, beverages, or holding water. Subtle irregularities and variations are natural characteristics of handmade raku pottery.
