Handmade ceramic mugs stoneware coffee mugs pottery tea mugs stoneware drinkware - Purple slip-dotted bump - item 3475

High-fired Cone10-11 ceramic stoneware pottery mug. High-fired to 2350 degrees in a homemade kiln in a gas reduction-type atmosphere. Glossy, handmade unique layers of flowing glazes. Clean finish. High-end, individually made, unique pieces masterfully hand thrown on a pottery wheel. Artist signature is represented as a traditional potter's "chop" (hand-carved clay stamped frog).

All pieces are handcrafted by artisan from Virginia, USA.

Bumps made by using an old wooden tablespoon held against the outside of a vessel as index finger is pressed from the inside outward. This creates a consistent round bump to the exterior of the vessel. Glazes behave interesting as they find the path of least resistance around these bumps. These bumps give the user a functional gripping point.

Dots are made by using a liquified clay called “slip” that is deliberately squeezed on to an object one little dot at a time to create a raised surface. This gives the form texture and interferes with the fluidity of the layers of homemade glazes.  

Microwave, dishwasher safe. Durable.

Perfect size for your morning cup of coffee or tea.

Approximately 3” diameter by 6” tall. Holds approximately 12 ounces.