HAND CRAFTED RAKU ELEPHANT STUDIO ART POTTERY SOUTH AFRICA GERHARD DE BEER
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:52353711 | Country/Region of Manufacture: South Africa |
| Animal Class: Elephant |
A hand crafted RAKU elephant studio art pottery from South Africa. I imagine this elephant is happy. It is signed twice with a "D" at the bottom, once carved. The technique of the crackling is know as "Crazy Clay"
Wikipedia says: "Raku generally refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku usually involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers ...with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed."
"Crazy Clay" is the invention of ceramic artist Gerhard de Beer. He began his studio in !993 in Rheenendal, South Africa, and it remains there today.
The elephant is nine inches high by five inches wide and five inches high.
Wikipedia says: "Raku generally refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku usually involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers ...with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed."
"Crazy Clay" is the invention of ceramic artist Gerhard de Beer. He began his studio in !993 in Rheenendal, South Africa, and it remains there today.
The elephant is nine inches high by five inches wide and five inches high.
