Horsehair Raku Vessel with Red Blush

This wheel-thrown ceramic vessel showcases the rich, earthy effects of the raku and horsehair firing techniques. The surface is not glazed; rather, the piece is covered in several layers of white terra sigillata and hand polished to a smooth finish. The artist applies places real horsehair on the surface, which leave fascinating marks when the piece is fired which is accented with a blue blush surrounding the darker areas. Signed on bottom. Each piece is unique and will vary. Not watertight Unglazed finish Ceramic: fired at cone 08 One-of-a-kind piece Signed by the artist Materials: Ceramic Fabric & Care For decorative use only. Raku pieces are porous and are not suitable for holding water.