Ash Glaze Tea Bowl (5) by Nicola Gillis

Ash Glaze Tea Bowl (5) by Nicola Gillis

Hand Thrown in East Sussex
Approximate measurements: 7.5cm height, 11cm width, 325ml

A real beautiful and classic form to this footed stoneware Tea Bowl. Dipped with a white ash glaze giving a bright appearance, smooth feel and soft shine. Decorated with diagonal brush strokes of block black slip creating swathes of colour that evenly occur round the body with nice artistic energy. The form has a shallow angular base with a smooth undulating surface that’s very comfortable. This form would very easily lend itself as a smaller vessel to prepare Matcha.

Nicola is a Brighton based Ceramicist. Beginning to create with clay in 2013, since then producing functional stoneware with a bold and simplistic approach that serves to create a rustic yet elegant style. Vessels that seek to bridge a connection between maker and user through the unique character of each handmade piece. 2022 sees Nicola currently exploring oxides, dark slips, found clay and local ash. Reflecting natural decay and erosion, exterior elements and ageing patinas out there in the natural world.

Each handmade and unique, therefore slight variations in shape, size and glaze will occur. Handwash recommended