Gundula Sommerer, Raku vase, black, round, Ø 29cm (RR6)

About the object: Gundula Sommerer's round Raku vases are real eye-catchers and extremely striking in their appearance. The objects, which are handcrafted using a build-up technique, are unique and each of them is perfect on its own or in combination with other vases or vessels. The surface structure, created by carving a spiral across the entire surface of the side parts, gives the vase an additional dimension. Strong as a solitaire, the silky matt black of the Raku-fired vases harmonizes with strong, but also reduced colors and gives flowers, grasses or branches a grandiose stage. The Raku vase has a diameter of approx. 29 cm, a total height of 33 cm and is approx. 6 cm wide. The vase is stable due to its heavy weight of approx. 3.3 kg. It is waterproof and part of a small series and is also available in other sizes.

Manufacturing process: This ceramic vase made of clay is handmade using the slab technique. The vase is not glazed and is fired using the Raku process. In this process, the first firing of the vase takes place at 920°C in an electric kiln and the second firing at approx. 1040°C in a gas kiln. The vase is removed from the kiln while still red-hot and placed in a box with combustible material. It continues to burn in this box for hours in a reduced atmosphere. After cooling down, it is polished on the outside with antique wax and made watertight on the inside with a special sealant.