Handmade Ceramic Olive Oil Dispenser: Purple Red Glazed with Jellyfish Slip-Dotted Bump Stoneware Cruet – item 3736

High-fired Cone10-11 ceramic stoneware pottery oil cruet/bottle. High-fired to 2350 degrees in a homemade kiln in a gas reduction-type atmosphere. Glossy, handmade layers of flowing glazes. Clean finish. High-end individually made pieces masterfully thrown on a pottery wheel. Comes with fitted metal pouring spout. Artist signature is represented as a traditional potter’s “chop” (hand-carved stamped frog).

Dishwasher safe. Durable.

Slip trailing is used to create an abstract jellyfish for glazes to flow around during the firing process.

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. 

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.

Makes great oil bottle, oil dispenser, cruet. Perfect size for your olive oil, vinegar or and other liquid dispensing needs.

Approximately 2.5-3” diameter by 6-9” tall. Holds approximately 12 ounces.