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Iron Tree
Created by:
J.W.Gruber
 $7500.00

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The clays used in the work on these pages are formulated to mature at 2250 degrees F. At this temperature the pottery is vitrified and strong. The vessals that support the sculptures are "thrown" on a potter's wheel. The funtional pottery is covered with a glaze that is "leadfree" and dishwasher safe. For more information please contact me at klaywindow@juno.com
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Iron Tree

wheel thrown stoneware

approx. ht. - 22 inches

the painting was created using metal oxides

This is probably one of the most unusual and rare pieces that you will ever see. This vase was in the Atlantic City Art Museum when it burned down in the early 1980's! Smoke from the fire can be seen embedded in the glaze (see close up). I still have the newspaper clippings showing this vase sitting on the beach after fireman rescued it from the burning rubble. It is impressive to me that this vase did not shatter from the heat which was hot enough to soften the glaze surface.