3 Pcs Raku Fired Pottery Wheel Thrown Michael Perry Ceramic Vase Lidded Urn Jar


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MICHAEL W. PERRY

“I’m a pyromaniac and a workaholic,
so Raku is perfect for me.”
So says potter, Michael Perry, referring to the labor-intensive firing process. Like other potters he spends days firing, but kiln loads rarely hold more than a half-dozen pieces, oftentimes just one.
“I enjoy the immediacy of Raku;
within an hour or so, I know if the piece
has lived up to its potential,
if not I’ll fire it again.”

Four elements enter into the Raku equation: the clay, the glaze, the fire and the potter. Each potter will bring his own unique style and individual skills to the process. Raku is a technique but it can be more. The Raku firing process starts by rapidly bringing glazed, bisque ware to approximately 1860ºF (1015ºC) in an outdoor kiln. When the glaze has matured, the kiln is opened and the red hot piece is removed with tongs.
Quickly, the vessel is placed in a
container with pine needles or other combustibles.

After a fire ignites,
the container is sealed, creating a
reduction chamber.

Unglazed clay will absorb the carbon
created by the fire and smoke, turning shades of gray and black. This reduction time also brings out the beautiful metallics, rainbow colors and intricate crackles of the glaze surface. Before the vessel cools completely it is quenched in water to stop the final color changes.

Michael has developed a repertoire of glazes that achieve the brilliant, vivid colors and the delicacy of crackle so complimentary to the classical silhouettes of his vessels.
Crackle glazes—
Before placing the vessel in
a reduction chamber, it is
allowed to cool with the glaze shrinking and crazing over
the hot expanded clay.
Sand texture glazes—These washes and matte texture glazes have a dry almost grainy look. With the potential for
exciting,dramatic colors, these glazes are favorites with potters.
Spiral texture has become Michael’s signature pieces. By combining luster glaze with physical texturing, each piece reflects light off a myriad of surfaces creating an intricate sparkle effect.
Raku ware originated in 16th century Japan when Chojiro, an immigrant
Korean potter came under the tutelage of the great tea master, Sen-no-Rikyu.
Strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism the tea ceremony emphasizes
tranquility and serenity and the ideal of a connection among all things.
By joining simple comfort and natural elegance, tea bowls gained such value that shoguns gave them as gifts of
special honor.


The Emperor, Hideyoshi, bestowed a gold seal on the family, engraved “Raku”. Loosely translated it can mean happiness, enjoyment, contentment or pleasure. To fully appreciate the history of Raku and the attached philosophy there are numerous books and web pages available. Tied to generations of tradition, the essence of the tea ceremony is even more valid in today’s world. Experience the present, appreciate the simple life and celebrate time shared with friends. Raku fired to dramatically highlight the simple elegance of these classically shaped vessels.

Michael's Bio was taken from his website.

Condition

Very Good - Crack in Bowl
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Dimensions

Bowl - 13.25" x 2.5"
Jar w/ Lid - 5" x 6.25"
Bud Vase - 1.75" x 2"
(D x H)