Raku Vase with Circle Ladder Motif in Orange A111428 Each blossom is shaped and

Each blossom is shaped and carved free-hand

The artist first layers opaque lavender

Beautiful greens and blues of earthy chrysocolla stones hang from gold and silver electroplated circles wrapped with 24k gold vermeil wire

while pull-on styling makes this pant a wardrobe favorite

One focal bead has been heavily abraded and stands in contrast to the other

Raku Vase with Circle Ladder Motif in Orange A111428 Each blossom is shaped andThis wheel thrown clay vessel features archival coloration and was fired in the raku tradition; this piece has both glazed and naked (non glazed) raku, as well as several layers of hand polished terra sigillata. To achieve the distinct surface, the piece was brought to a high temperature quickly; once the glaze was melted, the piece was removed, forming cracks in the glaze. It was then smoke fired, lending an organic nature to the work. Afterwards,