This Raku fired Goddess Vase was made on a potter's wheel and then altered by gently pushing the clay from the inside to produce the beautiful flowing womanly shapes. The piece is 14" tall and 8" in diameter. It is truly a one of a kind piece. Raku pottery is fired in a small kiln one piece at a time. It is removed red hot from the kiln and placed into a bed of sawdust. It is then covered tightly so it cannot burn freely. The interaction between the smoldering sawdust and the hot glaze produces the vivid, unique colors of Raku. Raku pottery is still porous and will not hold water. As with any piece of fine art, keep out of direct sunlight and clean with a damp cloth.