Chinese Raku-Style Vase

Celadon glaze, crackled like old ice on a cold pond.

This raku-style vase was made of pottery in China in the 20th century. Raku-style ware is commonly fired quickly and finished with glazes that develop uneven crackle and metallic effects. The vessel is rounded and wide at the shoulder, narrowing toward a small foot ring with a dark, silvery tone. The pale celadon glaze is mottled with white, grey and patches of dark purple-black. The rim is dark and thin. The surface is lively, uneven and a bit mysterious.

About 8 inches tall. Pretty on its own, and a fine shelf companion for something bold.