One-of-a-kind Raku wise owl sculpture

This is my one-of-a-kind raku owl sculpture Handmade with raku clay using the slab method it has been bisque fired, followed by a raku firing with clear glaze and natural smoked clay areas on his beak, eyes, and feet orange glaze has been applied around his eyes. Size: - 17cmH x 15cmW x 4cmD All my ceramic creations have been individually handcrafted by me with love and care. No two pieces are the same as each one has its own unique characteristics. RAKU METHOD Raku is a rapid firing technique, adapted from an ancient Japanese firing. A small number of pieces are placed in a small gas fired kiln and fired up to around 1,000c, each piece is then individually taken out of the kiln red hot around 800c and placed in a bin of sawdust, wood shavings or newspaper which instantly combust, the actual finish is then down to careful timing, longer in the air will give bigger heavier crazing, covering quickly leaves areas with no crazing but the crazing itself is very random and this gives each piece its own character. Finally remove pieces and drench in water and left to cool before cleaning. Self-adhesive cork has been applied to the base to protect surfaces. RAKU IS NOT FROST PROOF SO NOT SUITABLE FOR KEEPING OUTDOORS