KOBAN CERAMIC RAKU VASE RAAQUU BASICS HANDMADE POTTERY

Koban ( 小判 ) - (n) oval The Koban vase is a classic bottle vase with an oval shape and narrow mouth. It’s the perfect piece to keep one or two stalks of dried flowers to create a minimalist vibe in your interior space. Our Koban vase is versatile as it can fit in anywhere - on a wall shelf, entryway credenza, a coffee table, and anywhere else you’d like. Material: Clay, Grogged earthenware This vase is not suitable for water storage as it is porous and should be kept indoors. Avoid direct sunlight. Dimensions: 3.50in (L) x 3.50in (W) x 7.00in (H) Available in four different finishes :Half Copper Matte, Full Copper Matte, Obvara, and Carbon Half Copper Matte.Raaquu Craftmanship Process Raku ceramics are special because of the unpredictability of the raku firing technique. Raku firing is done in an extremely hot kiln and then removed while the ceramic piece is still red-hot or molten. Immediately after coming out of the kiln, the ceramic piece is then placed in a reduction chamber – usually a simple metal bin or container – filled with sawdust or paper. The extreme heat from the ceramic piece then ignites the combustible material in the reduction chamber, which is then sealed for a while. What happens inside the reduction chamber next is the key to the unique and unpredictable colors and patterns of each raku ceramic piece.*Kindly note that the item you receive may differ from the photo on this listing. Please allow for slight variations in measurement and shapes for each ceramic piece as they are all custom handmade. Even the glaze and shades will not be exactly the same. Every piece is one of its kind and that's the beauty of owning a RAAQUU piece.