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Copper Mirror

Italian Lustre Ceramic tradition

DESCRIPTION: Lustre glazing - the application of metallic oxides to a fired ceramic surface, then re-firing in a reduction kiln to produce a shimmering metallic effect - was brought to Italy from Islamic Spain in the 15th century and immediately transformed the ceramics of Deruta and Gubbio. This piece works directly in that tradition: the copper lustre ground shifts between rose gold, petrol blue, and dark bronze depending on the light.
DIMENSIONS: 5"W (approx) x 14"H
MEDIUM: Lustre-glazed earthenware, copper-iridescent reduction-fired ground
EDITION: Unique / One-of-a-kind (Condition: Very good)
PERIOD: Italy - Umbria/Deruta tradition; Contemporary, ancient technique
PROVENANCE: The reduction-lustre technique requires an additional firing in a specifically oxygen-deprived kiln atmosphere - a process that remains highly unpredictable and requires exceptional skill to control. Deruta has produced lustre ware continuously since the 15th century.

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This piece has found its home and now resides quietly in a private collection.

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