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The Alchemist

The pot pictured below is one of my favourite pit fired pieces of pottery. .

Pit firing is the original method for firing clay pots and dates back 30,000 years. Colouration comes from combustible materials that are burned. As these materials burn, vapours are released. Hot pots, still porous take the colour.

I do a pit firing once a year and I love feeling connected to the dawn of my chosen craft.


Tags: #art #mastoartist #pottery #history #archaeology #mastoart #fire #arthistory #ancient

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