This Stoneware vase is one of several inspired by the forms and glaze made by the ancient Egyptians. This particular pot is reminiscent of amphorae or storage jars from the ancient world, with its handles and tapered foot.
The colour they discovered thousands of years ago is thought to be the first synthetic pigment, from a particular combination of locally found minerals and copper carbonate …its a magnificent almost luminous colour and was sacred to the ancient Egyptians, associated with the sky and the river Nile and symbolised the universe, creation and fertility.
The glaze has been dipped and poured giving beautiful wave like variations, and where the cream lining glaze meets the blue there are spectacular mottled variations at the mouth of the vase.
25.5cm Height x 21 cm width including handles
It was hand thrown, turned, glazed and fired in oxidation to 1220 degrees. it has subtle variations in colour and is one of a kind…
This Stoneware vase is one of several inspired by the forms and glaze made by the ancient Egyptians. This particular pot is reminiscent of amphorae or storage jars from the ancient world, with its handles and tapered foot.
The colour they discovered thousands of years ago is thought to be the first synthetic pigment, from a particular combination of locally found minerals and copper carbonate …its a magnificent almost luminous colour and was sacred to the ancient Egyptians, associated with the sky and the river Nile and symbolised the universe, creation and fertility.
The glaze has been dipped and poured giving beautiful wave like variations, and where the cream lining glaze meets the blue there are spectacular mottled variations at the mouth of the vase.
25.5cm Height x 21 cm width including handles
It was hand thrown, turned, glazed and fired in oxidation to 1220 degrees. it has subtle variations in colour and is one of a kind…
