This original, hand-thrown fine art vessel offers a delicate, minimalistic approach to the spontaneous nature of raku firing. Pulled directly from the kiln at its peak temperature, the unglazed white clay body served as a canvas for natural horsehair strands. The immediate contact seared fine, map-like carbon trails across the swelling shoulders of the jar, creating an elegant web of wandering lines and micro-speckling. Soft, ethereal gray smoke shading gently kisses the side, balancing the stark crispness of the lines with a subtle gradient depth.
Featuring a beautifully pronounced, collared rim and a tapered base, this collectible vessel highlights a graceful silhouette. The lack of heavy feather markings shifts the focus to the pure, intricate detail of individual hair burns, ensuring this piece remains an entirely unique, unrepeatable object of art.
Provenance
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Artist: Zane Kuhle (Zane Artworks)
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Origin: Hand-built and fired at the artist’s studio in Palm Harbor, Florida, USA.
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Authentication: Signed and certified with the artist's unique maker's mark permanently impressed into the footer of the wet clay prior to bisque firing.
Collector's Care Instructions
Because raku pottery is an alternative, low-fire technique, the clay remains porous and unglazed. Please follow these museum-quality conservation guidelines to ensure its longevity:
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Display: This vessel is intended strictly for decorative art display. It is not water-tight and cannot hold liquids.
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Cleaning: To dust or clean the surface, use a dry, soft microfiber cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Never submerge the piece in water, apply liquid cleaners, or use abrasive detergents, as moisture can alter the delicate smoke patterns embedded in the clay.
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Environment: Display the piece indoors away from prolonged, intense direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to preserve the purity of the natural carbon contrast.
