Sculptural Cup Medium 01 - Okano Ricca
Simply gourgeous as an object of art with painterly and sculptural quality, this item also works perfectly as mug or vase.
If held in hand, you would feel this item large.
The body and foot parts are separately thrown and assembled together with the small disc atached which can work as handle.
The outside finish is layered - white slip is applied on dark clay body, then glazed in multipul colours/ways with brush strokes and tactile drips, and sgraffito marks are added on top of them.
At some parts, scale-like indentations happened to appear through firing process.
The inside is vitrified with a blue pool on the bottom.
Each piece is one of a kind and full with unique characters.
Food safe.
The artist's signature is marked on the body.
- Dimensions (approx)
Height 12.0 cm / 4.9 inches
Cup Diameter 7.5 -9.0 cm / 3 - 3.6 inches
Depth including the handle 14.0 cm / 5.6 inches
Capacity 260 -280 ml
Due to handmade nature, each item is different in size, colour, and texture.
Sold separately. Price is for single item only.
Discount codes are not applicable to this item.
Maker
Okano Ricca is a ceramic artist based in Japan. Drawing inspiration from the woodland in the mountainous Karuizawa area, where she lives, Okano explores the interaction between her mind-scape and nature. Her recent works are functional and decorative ceramic objects that feature a striking balance between abstract expression and physical practicality. Read more...
Care
No microwawave, dishwasher, or oven please. We recommend washing up this item by hand.
