20cm Tall approx
20cm Wide approx
Using the ancient raku style firing I have used the entire urn to represent the moon and placed the silhouette of an animal totem as if it is passing before her pale light. Here you see the Dragon.
Western Raku is a very fast process inspired by a traditional Japanese technique. It involves heating the pot very quickly to 1000 degrees Celsius until it is glowing red then pulling it from the flames and placing it in a metal vessel (I use a rubbish bin) with shredded paper and sawdust which then burst into flame. With the new fire fully alight the lid is then put on. Black smoke is produced which colours the clay and the oxygen deprived atmosphere causes the glazes to change producing unpredictable and sometimes incredibly beautiful results. The whole process is brutal and any urn that survives is a miracle considering the stresses applied.
As this is a handcrafted pottery item made from special tough raku clay and fired using the above raku process, imperfections like dark specs, crackle or unevenness in the glaze are embraced as part of the uniqueness of each piece. Every raku artwork comes with it's own certificate of authenticity.
This piece is suitable as an ash urn and is large enough for most adults or a large pet, or can be displayed as a statement piece in the home or office.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at all.
