A beautiful horsehair and feather Raku platter bowl with white crackle glaze 3.2"H x 9.25"W.  Raku is not food safe. The piece is wheel thrown and has a crackle exterior treatment applied at the leather hard stage. It is then kiln fired twice, first fired for bisque, then glazed and kiln fired to 1950°F, the temperature is then reduced to 1200°F before the piece is removed. While the pot is cooling, horsehair is applied to the hot exterior and carbonaceous designs are burned into the clay. Once completely cold the pot exterior is sealed with a sealer to keep the the piece from fading or yellowing.  
Raku is pottery ware and firing technique originated in 16th century Japan. The pottery shapes may be similar, but the outcome of the firing will always be different. No two pots will ever look alike. So they are truly one of a kind. This unique piece would enhance your home entry, living room, or book shelf. A great gift for that special someone you've been wanting to treat.
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