Martina Corti - Vase - Clay
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Martina Corti, Italian designer, presents a contemporary Raku vase in white chamotte ceramic with crackle glaze, 27 cm high, 12 cm wide and 12 cm deep, produced from 2020 or later as a single handmade piece in Italy, in new, never-used condition.
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Raku Vase
Height: 27 cm
Being handcrafted, there may be slight variations in size and color compared to the photos and among different pieces within the same series.
A vase shaped and turned by hand, with crackle blue glaze on a body of white chamotte clay at 5%.
The piece was created using the Raku process. A traditional Japanese ceramic firing technique dating back to the 16th century. This method is characterized by its spectacular and unpredictable aesthetics, with glazes and decorations that often take on unique and unrepeatable effects.
The piece was fired in a first firing in a neutral atmosphere for about nine hours at 880ºC and subsequently, after applying the glaze, fired in a second firing in a gas oven at 980°C.
Once the object reaches the desired temperature and the glazes have fused, it is quickly removed from the oven with tongs.
Once removed from the oven, the object was immediately immersed in a combustible material (in this case sawdust).
This causes an accelerated oxidation reaction, which leads to cracks in the glaze.
Find a demonstration on my Instagram account @martinasementia
The vases themselves are highly vitrified and waterproof; there is nothing toxic or dangerous that could leak out.
Remember, this is not factory-made ceramic produced in series; each vase is individual. All pieces are entirely handcrafted, turned, and glazed in my studio in Lecco, Italy.
For more information, please contact us.
Raku Vase
Height: 27 cm
Being handcrafted, there may be slight variations in size and color compared to the photos and among different pieces within the same series.
A vase shaped and turned by hand, with crackle blue glaze on a body of white chamotte clay at 5%.
The piece was created using the Raku process. A traditional Japanese ceramic firing technique dating back to the 16th century. This method is characterized by its spectacular and unpredictable aesthetics, with glazes and decorations that often take on unique and unrepeatable effects.
The piece was fired in a first firing in a neutral atmosphere for about nine hours at 880ºC and subsequently, after applying the glaze, fired in a second firing in a gas oven at 980°C.
Once the object reaches the desired temperature and the glazes have fused, it is quickly removed from the oven with tongs.
Once removed from the oven, the object was immediately immersed in a combustible material (in this case sawdust).
This causes an accelerated oxidation reaction, which leads to cracks in the glaze.
Find a demonstration on my Instagram account @martinasementia
The vases themselves are highly vitrified and waterproof; there is nothing toxic or dangerous that could leak out.
Remember, this is not factory-made ceramic produced in series; each vase is individual. All pieces are entirely handcrafted, turned, and glazed in my studio in Lecco, Italy.
For more information, please contact us.
Details
Era
After 2000
Ceramics type
Clay
Specific region of origin
lombardia
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
Martina Corti
Material
Ceramic
Style
Contemporary
Colour
White
Condition
As new - unused
Height
27 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Decor
Crackle-ware
Estimated period
2020+
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