Graceful Geisha Raku Vase Start Price USD 95.00 Current Price USD 95.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 14, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 14, 2008 Location Deerfield Valley, MA See more about 'Graceful Geisha Raku Vase' Description Oakwood Studios raku is a unique from of pottery, where the glowing hot vessel is pulled from the kiln and placed in a variety of oxidation materials and reduction containers, producing an amazing range of colors, textures, lusters and patterns.  Because of the dynamics of the firing process, all pieces are one of a kind.   This vase, standing approximately 6 1/2" tall, is inspired by Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints.  It portraits a geisha walking in the rain,  her kimono intricately carved into the matte glaze background.  Our intention is to give life to an old piece of ephemera, with iridescence in the folds of her kimono and the foggy greyness of the rainy setting. Thanks for looking!  Place a Bid!