White Raku Pot
MakerMade by
Augusta Wolff
(Leeds, England, born 1960)
Date1996
Object NameVase
Mediumraku
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 19.5 cm, Diameter: 15.7 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1994 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
Copyright© Augusta Wolff (2004)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011040
About MeThe mottled effect and black body are achieved by the raku firing process. Originally used in Japan for teabowls, several British contemporary potters have adopted this method of low temperature firing. The glazes are often thick and treacly.More About Me
Raku firing is a Japanese ceramics technique that has been used for centuries. The word Raku can be translated as pleasure, enjoyment, happiness or comfort.
