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Item OLS-SG-44

Castle Vase
 Korean Celadon

 5" H  x  7" D

 Item: OLS-SG-44

 $ 180

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 Celadon Glaze

Celadon is an ancient glaze in which a small amount iron is used as a colorant.
These glazes are usually transparent and vary in color from light gray to deep green.

Celadon glazes are frequently used over incised surfaces,
 where the glaze can pool and exhibit a darker color.

 

Wad Marks

Sodium (salt glazing) and fly ash (wood firing) create glaze on the pots and on kiln shelves where the pots sit.  Wadding prevents pots in Wood Firing and Salt Glazing from fusing to the kiln shelves. 
 The size, shape and materials used for wadding,
are important aesthetic considerations for the potter.  In addition to preventing pots from fusing to shelves, wadding acts as a color resist and reveals flame flashing patterns.

Cord Cut Shell Pattern

The unusual texture on the underside of this pot is the result of the method Robert used to cut it free of the potters wheel.  Utilizing a twisted cord (one he made for this process) he drags the cord under the freshly thrown pot as the wheel is slowing rotating.  This both separates the pot from the wheel head and produces a vibrant pattern.

Forms

Robert’s pottery focuses on form and process rather than decoration.  He feels a strong but simple form, offers as much to the eye as painted patterns.

 This belief results in pieces which are thrown and then altered.
 His altered forms are finished in a manner which takes advantage of the firing process.

This particular piece was manipulated while still on the wheel to elongate the form creating a more sculptural shape that works well for floral arrangements.