A one-of-a-kind handmade raku vessel featuring warm rose-copper tones, dramatic dark crackling, and a beautifully textured surface. Horizontal ridges encircle the rounded body, creating an almost architectural pattern beneath the organic network of crackle lines. A gently flared neck with a darker, metallic-looking finish provides a striking contrast to the softer colors below. The interplay of structured texture, irregular crackling, and smoky coloration gives this piece a distinctive sculptural presence.
Raku firing 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: 6" high × 4½" wide at widest point
Mouth opening: approx. 2¼" wide
Weight: 12.3 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.
