Small Pit Fired Vessel By Melissa Woodburn

Pit firing is a wonderfully unpredictable "primitive" firing technique for clay. This piece was fired in a shallow pit dug at the beach. The colors come not from glazes but from sawdust, cow dung, salt and seaweed lining the pit. This vessel's surface features an array of mesmerizing colors, with repetitive dots and lines circling its exterior. The piece measures about 4.5" in height and 4" across at it's widest point.