Vintage Midcentury Texture Raku Vase

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Vintage Studio Pottery Raku technique
The distinctive crackled, earthy texture and color variations (or "fat lava" appearance) are characteristic of … Read more Vintage Studio Pottery Raku technique
The distinctive crackled, earthy texture and color variations (or "fat lava" appearance) are characteristic of the raku firing process, where the pottery is removed from the kiln while glowing hot and cooled rapidly, often in a flammable material.
This specific piece has a rounded, bulbous shape with a narrow neck and a matte black base contrasting with the glossy, textured upper portion.
The technique used to achieve the red and yellow colors might involve spraying the hot pot with ferric chloride.
The style is also associated with the American studio pottery movement, which adopted Japanese Raku techniques in the 1950 See less