Raku fired pomegranate
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Raku ware is a type of Japanese pottery that is traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony, most often in the form of tea bowls. "Raku" means "enjoyment", "harmony" or "ease". It is a low temperatures firing and the pot is removed from the kiln while still glowing hot. As in the traditional Japanese process, the fired raku piece is removed from the hot kiln and is allowed to cool in the open air or in a container filled with combustible material. The outcome is not 100% predictable and each item is one-of-a-kind piece, never to be repeated exactly again.
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The pomegranate has been a Jewish symbol of plenty, prosperity and fruitfulness, was mentioned many times in the bible, due to its numerous seeds. it's also found on ancient Judean coins. it is said that the origin of the star of David comes from the pomegranate's crown- the six petals that form a star.
It is traditional to consume pomegranates on Rosh Hashana because it symbolizes fruitfulness.
It is also a symbol in many different cultures, going back to Ancient Egyptians that revered it as a symbol of prosperity and ambition.
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My purpose was to create an a-symmetric pomegranate that resembles a bit the Bauhaus style.
The coloring is simple, with special emphasis on the crown.
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Size: 5.5cm/2.16" high, 5cm/1.9" diameter