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A Raku Horse of this quality is very rare and orders can only be filled as each sculpture is created. The first Raku firing of clay objects was developed in 16th century and was associated with the traditional tea ceremony. This fine art process is known for its unique metallic surface effects. Each has a totally different color and texture pattern and a fine crackled surface is desirable. Also, any tong marks left on the surface of the final surviving sculpture is even more desirable.
Each raku horse is a one-of-a-kind art object. Absolutely no color preferences can be considered when ordering.
Raku is created by firing glazed bisque ware in a gas kiln then taken red hot from kin, and placed in a closed reduction chamber filled with combustible material, where it smolders and smokes as it cools. This process brings out the unique colors and finishes found in raku and also insures a high percentage of loss especially using the shape of the horse which has a variation in the thickness of the clay walls, from chest to nose and ear tips. A
raku horse that survives the raku process of firing is a real achievement and a rare and lovely collector's item.
Email the artist to inquire about purchase.
 Encore As Raku: Photo By Mike Davis
"Legacy" or "Encore" (Encore shown) as Raku
(to see Porcelain photo of Legacy, visit the Porcelain Horse
Section of the website.)
$750.00 plus shipping
Promise As Raku: Photo By Mike Davis
"Promise" as Raku
$750.00 plus shipping
Please note: Because of the nature of Raku
it is impossible to specify color preferences, and
they may be quite different than depicted in these photos.
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