Iron Wash Tea Bowl by Popalini & Jezando

Iron Wash Tea Bowl by Popalini & Jezando
Hand Thrown in Devon
Approximate measurements 5cm height x 11cm width. 150ml

A classic formed footed Tea Bowl skilfully crafted from Cornish stoneware clay and wood fired with an iron coating and soda added during firing. The wider form  of excellent proportion, sitting comfortably in the palm of your hand.

The bold, dark iron wash creates a sense of weight and substance to the vessel giving amazing deep purple and burnt umber tones with a soft metallic shine. A smooth, tactile feel to the bowl and in places the soda creates an orange peel texture. This simplistic combination has created an amazing colouration and textural quality. blending and complementing to great effect.

Matt ~ these have a matt surface with a red oxide coloured foot.

Satin ~ These have a soft shine with a purple~grey foot.

Satin (with drips) ~ This one has a soft shine. Many granular flecks with unique drip detail from the lip and a purple~grey foot.

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

Popalini & Jezando are a collaborative creative force, with a studio on the Devon/Cornwall border, North Devon. Creating functional hand thrown stoneware pieces that are both contemporary yet steeped in ancient traditions of the area.