Contemporary Raku stoneware ceramic bottle vase by Kamel Boubekeur

Contemporary Raku stoneware ceramic bottle vase by Kamel Boubekeur, 2018. When traditional Japanese stoneware craftsmanship meets modern contemporary tastes... Created in 2018, this ash-effect vase is a creation by Algerian ceramic artist Kamel Boubekeur, using the ancestral technique of rapid firing of Japanese chamotte stoneware: "Raku, " dating back to the 16th century, revisited for today's tastes. The Raku process involves rapid firing of chamotte stoneware using fire and ash. The incandescent pieces can be smoked, soaked in water, burned, or left exposed to the air. Once fired, the kiln temperature increases steadily until a significant thermal shock is achieved, resulting in this astonishing result. Unlike stoneware glaze, which requires at least 1, 260°C (2, 200°F), the glazes applied with the raku technique are applied at a low temperature, starting at 700°C (1, 300°F), which gives this vase its ash gray appearance with subtle crackles that is much more "raw." Since raku pieces of this size and shape are very rare, this raku bottle vase is exceptional, thanks to its size and shape, which blend geometry and traditional craftsmanship with a taste for contemporary art. Lovers of raku stoneware pottery and Algerian craftsmanship, don't wait any longer! Adopt this raku stoneware vase by Kamel Boubekeur today! Fast and careful shipping in France, Europe, and worldwide. Dimensions. → Height: 43 cm. → Base diameter: 22 cm. → Inner diameter: 4 cm. → Weight: 5 kg. → Condition: Very good overall condition, with slight, discreet damage to the top of the neck.