Shaped by hand and transformed by fire, this anagama-fired cup by Beatričė Kelerienė is a rare example of how wood ash, heat, and time can paint their own landscape onto clay. During the multi-day firing, swirling flame and melting ash created an unmistakably poetic scene: a glowing sun and soft mountain silhouettes emerging naturally on the cup’s surface — not brushed on, not planned, but gifted by the kiln.
The warm, iron-rich tones shift from deep burnt umber to soft sandy creams, while delicate ash deposits settle like morning mist over the “mountains.” The inside retains a rich, earthy warmth, inviting the hand and grounding the senses. Every angle of the cup reveals a new detail — a gradient, a shadow, a mark of the fire’s passage — making it a true one-of-a-kind piece.
This cup embodies the essence of Anagama tradition: surrendering control, allowing nature to collaborate, and embracing the beauty of the unexpected.
Unique Features:
Authentic Anagama wood firing, where natural ash creates all surface patterns
Spontaneous landscape imagery (“sun” and “mountains”) formed solely by fire
Rich earthy tones with subtle ash-blush transitions
Hand-thrown form offering balance, comfort, and tactile intimacy
A collector’s piece - impossible to replicate, wholly individual
Ideal for tea, sake, or contemplative use
A vessel not just for drinking, but for quiet looking - a small universe shaped by flame, patience, and the artist’s touch.