This 32 cm vase embodies the quiet strength and earthy refinement that define high-level wood-fired ceramics. Its classic rounded form offers a generous surface for the dramatic atmospheric effects created during its 114-hour firing in the Karmazinų Anagama kiln.
At 1300°C, wood ash fused naturally onto the clay body, forming a warm, matte, stone-like surface. Subtle gradients of sienna, smoked umber, and deep charcoal mark the shifting intensities of flame and reduction. The texture is richly tactile—soft in some areas, granulated and mineral in others—capturing the vase’s direct encounter with heat, ash, and time.
Such effects cannot be replicated through glazing; they are signatures of a specific firing event, making this vase truly one-of-a-kind. Its understated silhouette amplifies the beauty of these natural markings, encouraging slow viewing and allowing the atmospheric surface to take visual precedence.
This sensitivity to material process and natural kiln expression aligns with the ceramic philosophies celebrated in the works of artists like Beatričė Kelerienė, where form and fire collaborate to create deeply resonant, authentic pieces.
Collectible Value
Collectors will appreciate the vase for:
its exceptional firing duration (114 hours), resulting in rare depth of surface;
its natural ash-glazed patina, formed entirely by fire and airborne minerals;
its classical, timeless form, ideal for both modern and traditional interiors;
its provenance from the Karmazinų Anagama kiln, known for atmospheric richness;
its uniqueness, as no two Anagama firings can ever yield the same result.
A quietly powerful work, rich with narrative and elemental beauty—an excellent addition to any serious atmospheric ceramics collection.