1970s Large Round Raku Vase

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This monumental Raku-fired ceramic vase exemplifies the raw elegance and unpredictability of the ancient Japanese Raku technique, reinterpreted through a … Read more This monumental Raku-fired ceramic vase exemplifies the raw elegance and unpredictability of the ancient Japanese Raku technique, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Its spherical form and narrow, tapered neck create a harmonious silhouette, while the surface bears the unmistakable hallmarks of Raku: crackled glazes, smoky tonal shifts, and spontaneous metallic lusters that result from the rapid cooling and post-firing reduction process.
Executed by a skilled studio ceramicist, the vase is as much a sculptural statement as it is a vessel—its form grounded and elemental, its surface alive with texture and chance. The piece embraces imperfection as aesthetic, revealing the dialogue between fire, earth, and hand. See less