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Raku Pottery

Every photograph on this page is of a specific piece,
multiple perspectives, and details about each piece, can be seen by clicking on the image.

 There are many considerations when purchasing a vessel fired in this manner.  Insight regarding these nuances can be found in the Collector's Guide 

Click on image of Raku Pottery for multiple perspectives & details.

Faceted Cup
 White Crackle Glaze
3" H  x  3" D
 Item: OLS-RF-12
$ 45

Faceted Cup
 White Crackle Glaze
3" H  x  3" D
 Item: OLS-RF-13
$ 50

Click on image of Raku Pottery for multiple perspectives & details.

Square Bowl
 Blue Crackle Glaze
2" H  x  5 1/2 " D
 Item: OLS-RF-1
 $ 40

Square Bowl
 White Crackle Glaze
2" H  x  4" D
Item: OLS-RF-14
 $ 35

 Square Bowl
  Blue Crackle Glaze
 2" H  x  3" D
Item: OLS-RF-17
$ 40		 Square Bowl
   Blue Crackle Glaze
 2" H  x  2" D
Item: OLS-RF-16
$ 40		 Square Bowl
3 " H  x  6 " D
Blue Crackle Glaze
 Item: OLS-RF-6
 $ 40		 Square Bowl
2" H x 5 1/2 " D
 Blue Crackle Glaze
 Item: OLS-RF-2
 $ 40		 Square Bowl
Alkaline Blue Glaze 
2 " H  x  5 " D
 Item: OLS-RF-4
 $ 40

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Lamp Base
White Crackle Glaze
 Item: OLS-RF-10
 $ 260 		 Vase
Alkaline Blue Glaze 
7" H  x  6" D
 Item: OLS-RF-5
$ 90

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Raku Firing

Raku is often associated with Zen Buddhism and the Japanese Tea Ceremony.  The word means "joy" or "happiness".  

Raku pots are heated to 1800 degrees F,  at which time the kiln is opened and each molten pot is removed with a pair of tongs.  The pots are then placed in containers for smoking.

This rapid cooling fractures the glaze, creating a distinctive network of lines called "Crazing". 

Once cooled  the soot covered pots are cleaned to reveal the crazed surface and unusual colors.

 Raku pots are not watertight.  Their beauty is their function.
  The hot Raku pots set fire to the sawdust filled smoker.

 

Robert Compton Pottery
2662 North 116 Road, Bristol, Vermont 05443, U.S.A.
Phone: 802-453-3778
E-mail: Robert & Christine

 

12/24/09

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