Black and White Sgraffito Carved Tumbler vase the design was carefully created

the design was carefully created by hand

The clear glaze highlights the delicate clay and gives a shine to the piece

and shows through the coral glaze on the textured design

When the piece was dry enough to handle

This luminary was thrown on the pottery wheel

Black and White Sgraffito Carved Tumbler vase the design was carefully createdThis tumbler was thrown on the pottery wheel, then decorated with a black slip. When the piece was dry enough to handle, the design was carved by hand using the sgraffito technique revealing the contrasting clay underneath. It was then fired in the kiln at 2170F. The clay is a warm ivory colored ceramic stoneware, and is glazed with a glossy clear coat inside and out. H: 3. 25" W: 3. 5" D: 3. 5" This tumbler can hold up to 340ml 11. 5oz of liquid.