This handcrafted Anagama-fired vase by ceramic artist Beatričė Kelerienė is a commanding example of traditional wood-firing at its most atmospheric. During the long and demanding firing, the vase absorbed the movement of flame and falling ash, resulting in a surface rich with natural gradients and quiet drama.
Warm, iron-rich browns flow seamlessly into soft charcoal greys and smoky olive tones, creating a painterly transition that wraps the form like a shifting landscape. The tall, cylindrical silhouette - slightly tapered and finished with a refined, narrow neck - gives the piece a timeless presence, rooted in both ancient pottery traditions and contemporary studio practice.
Every subtle variation in color and sheen is born from the fire itself; no glaze was applied. Instead, molten wood ash bonded with the clay to create a natural, one-of-a-kind surface that cannot be reproduced.
Features:
Handmade by ceramic artist Beatričė Kelerienė
Fired in a traditional Anagama wood kiln
Natural ash glaze with soft brown, charcoal, and olive transitions
Elegant tall form with a narrow, sculptural neck
Matte–gloss variations created solely by flame and ash
A unique, collectible piece that carries the narrative of its firing
A vase that stands as both vessel and sculpture — shaped by the artist’s intention and completed by the unpredictable poetry of fire.
Height 18.5 cm.
Width 9 cm.