Handmade Raku Chess Set IV A152363 this colorful bird captured mid-step

this colorful bird captured mid-step was painted in oil using brush and palette knife

Despite its striking size

it picks up on every detail and hammer mark on the piece

Each is hand made out of thin strands of stoneware clay pressed together to form the permanent nest

Handmade Raku Chess Set IV A152363 this colorful bird captured mid-stepAn individually handcrafted and raku fired chess set created by Natalya Sevastyanova, replete with rich color and extraordinary detailing. Utilizing Western style raku, these pieces are removed from the kiln while red hot and placed into a container with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed; this produces an intense reduction atmosphere which creates unique colors and textures. Pieces come packaged in a wooden