Vintage Handcrafted Dark Gray Marbled Raku Mug | Handmade Ceramic Vessel by George Roby | Mid Century ...
This handmade pottery piece was expertly studio crafted using the "Raku" firing technique by master potter, George Roby. This mug has a beautiful marbled dark gray glaze that continues into the inside of the piece. The ridged form of this mug add visual interest in addition to the marbled pattern the colors create.
Provenance: Acquired from the personal collection of George Roby - George Roby was a potter and sculptor with works featured in the collections of the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Everson Museum, Butler Institute of American Art, the Columbus Museum of Fine Art, and the Ohio Craft Museum.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3.5 in.
Height: 3.5 in.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition.
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The Raku firing technique has historical roots in Japan, where it was traditionally used for creating tea ceremony wares, suggesting an appreciation for craftsmanship and functional beauty.
Master potter George Roby, known for his contributions to mid-century pottery, may reflect a broader 20th-century movement that embraced artistic expression and individuality in domestic items.
The evolution of pottery design during the mid-century era often emphasized clean lines and organic forms, which are characteristic of contemporary aesthetics still appreciated today.
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