This Anagama handmade cup reveals the unmistakable imprint of atmospheric firing. Its surface is alive with variation: molten ash settling into pale, creamy tones at the top; deep charcoal speckles scattered across the midsection; and warm, earthy reds emerging from the clay body below. The pitted, crater-like texture comes from intense heat and wood ash interaction — a natural phenomenon impossible to replicate by glaze alone.
The form is simple and purposeful, slightly tapered with a subtle foot that lifts the vessel just enough to feel light in the hand. Inside, the cup darkens to a rich, smoky hue, enhancing its wabi-sabi presence and grounding the experience of use.
Celebrating the expressive firing methods admired by contemporary ceramic artist Beatričė Kelerienė, this cup stands as a unique fusion of material, flame, and time — a piece shaped as much by the kiln as by the maker.
Features
Authentic Anagama wood-fired surface with natural ash glaze
Rich textural depth and organic speckling
Tactile, slightly cratered exterior from high-temperature ash deposits
Ideal for tea, sake, or as a sculptural collectible
H 8.5 cm
W 8 cm