An exquisite handthrown large raku ceramic pottery bowl featuring a metal rim Substantial size: holds 3 ceramic ostrich eggs and at least 5 ceramic chicken eggs.
Originally raku is a form of Japanese pottery characterized by low firing temperatures (resulting in a fairly porous body), lead glazes, and the removal of pieces from the kiln while still glowing hot. In the traditional Japanese firing process, the pot is removed from the hot kiln and put directly into water or allowed to cool in the open air. Raku techniques have been adopted and modified by contemporary potters worldwide as here by our local South African pottery using the technique to create some very unusual home decor items.
Size: approx. 46 cm diameter Weight: 4kg
