Silhouette No. 5 green vase

A unique vase by Plody Erlanu. The vase is made of fine earthenware cast in a plaster mold with a crystalline glaze. Traditional procedures are combined with delicate shapes. Crystalline glaze occurs as a "defect" during firing. The zinc crystal is cultivated on the surface of the earthenware at specific temperatures. The zinc formations are then allowed to bloom into various shapes and colours. All glazes are prepared and mixed from crushed minerals and metals according to traditional recipes.