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Saggar is the name given to a firing  process that is derived from ancient China. The Chinese used saggars, which is a ceramic container,  to protect pieces from flame impingement, falling ash, or other debris that occurs in fuel burning kilns. The saggar glaze is produced by using iron on a bisque piece and then adding feathers, horse hair, copper wire, salt, and any other materials that I can find. The pot is then fired inside a saggar at 1800 for several hours.  The end result is  a beautiful and unique design on each and every piece.

 

Vases (without Rim)                                                                             Vases (with Rim)

                                                                                                                                               

 

Vases (with Handles)                                                                                  Twister

                                                                                       

 

                Shell                                                                                          Iguana

                                                            

 

                          Fish                                                                                            Cylinder

                                                                            

 

Since each piece is made by hand, some variance in color, shade, intensity, shape, and size will occur.

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