Fine Art Ceramics

This set consists of 12 figures - symbols of the Eastern horoscope. The height of these mini sculptures is up to 6 mm. Each figurine is handmade of natural clay and painted with engobe brush also by hand. After baking in the oven the figures are not afraid of boiling water and can be used in a tea ceremony Gongfu as a tea pets. They will also look great on the shelf as a symbol of the year and as a decoration. Now you don't need to look for individual figurines, but you can buy a handmade set at a reasonable price. Surely such an exclusive will be appreciated by people who are fond of Eastern philosophy.   With the best wishes, the author and master Igor.

Contemporary artwork Atlas XXI

Plywood panel, wall decor

 Zodiac Signs - a unique birthday present, the author's work from polyceramics. Unique author's project of 12 figurines depicting images of inspired children who, in meditation, rise above the symbolic image of their Zodiac Sign. Sculpture 3D made of polyceramics. A great gift for any joyful occasion: - Birthday; - celebration of a unique memorable date; - an exceptional event in life; - celebration of the anniversary; - achieving common success; -to cheer up a close and beloved person. The Signs of the Zodiac series ( 12 sculptures -600 $): Taurus, 15x8x4 Libra, 15x9x5 Sagittarius, 15x9x5 Aries, 15x9x5 Pisces, 15x8x4.5 Scorpio, 15x10x4.5 Capricorn, 15x8x4.5 Cancer, 15x7.5x6 Gemini, 15x7x4.5 Aquarius, 14.5x9.5x9 Lion, 15x8x4.5 Virgo, 15x10x5.5

Set of four bowls by Ukrainian potter. Created in a wabi-sabi aesthetic way by a Ukrainian ceramic artist. Glazed, and  fired at Pottery Park studio Kiln in 2024. Will be carefully packed and safely shipped in the original Pottery Park post box. Please feel free to ask me any questions about the item and contact me to see more close-up pics of any details you want. I appreciate your interest! Paul Fryman

4 Julleuchters crafted to order

Figure height 5.5 cm, width ( front view) 4 cm. This mini sculpture I called Meditative character. Very unusual and interesting, such a man-animal for me symbolizes the unity of the world of man and animals, their peaceful coexistence.  The figurine is made of natural Chinese clay used to create the famous gongfu teapots. After firing in a wood-fired kiln it took an interesting unique color and became like a stone. When lightly tapping on the figurine, it produces a specific ringing sound inherent in metal products. This type of clay is not intended for creating small, detailed sculptures, as it contains many large scribbles. But I managed to create a unique detailed piece. The color in reality may differ from the color on your monitor. He is a perfect addition to your tea ceremony Gongfu Cha, as the figurine is not afraid of boiling water. But be careful - do not drop this mini sculpture, it is fragile, and do not give it to children as a toy.

Set of four bowls by Ukrainian potter. Created in a wabi-sabi aesthetic way by a Ukrainian ceramic artist. Glazed, and  fired at Pottery Park studio Kiln in 2024. Will be carefully packed and safely shipped in the original Pottery Park post box. Please feel free to ask me any questions about the item and contact me to see more close-up pics of any details you want. I appreciate your interest! Paul Fryman

  A gecko with a stand is one piece. Figure length with stand 10 cm, width 5 cm. Gecko is one of my latest works made in Ukraine.  The figurine was fired in a wood-burning stove in Ukraine already during the war.   Geckos are reptiles that belong to the lizard family.  They are very small and come in a variety of colors and appearances.  We can find them on all continents of the world and they are not easy to spot due to their size. Geckos are very adaptable and can survive in a variety of environments, from rainforests to deserts.  Evolution has allowed them to become resistant to these harsh living conditions, as well as avoid being trapped by predators.    People who have a gecko totem are very smart and quick-witted. They can understand every situation they are in and this helps them take the next step.  You can never really guess what these people are thinking, and it's hard to get inside their heads.   This is a very unusual gift in a single copy for the whole world.  Even I can't repeat it.  The gecko will decorate your tea space and become a wonderful tea friend for you.

Tea pair HOKUSAI. Two bowls represent a man and a woman. One bowl depicts a samurai man. On the second - a wise Japanese wife with scrolls. Drawings taken from Hokusai's sketch. On the bowls they are hand-painted by me with a brush. Outside and inside bowls are covered with food safe ceramic glaze. The bowls were fired twice in an oven at 1040 degrees Celsius. The capacity of bowls is 45-50 ml. Height 5.5-6 cm (since the bowls are made by hand without using a potter's wheel, they are not even and this gives them charm).

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 Rat figurine is 57mm tall. Small but detailed. The rat is a symbol of wealth, intelligent and thrifty, able to make the best out of any situation.  This Rat figurine is made of two types of clay and has been wood fired. Now ready to share a tea ceremony with you. The figurine is not afraid of boiling water, when poured with tea a little darkening over time. Although the figurine is hard, but take care not to drop it and please do not give it to children as a toy.

Figure height 4.3 cm, length ( side view) 5.7 cm. Why was this figurine born?  It's hard to answer.  I love animals, but I've never made a deer before.  Decided to try.  When the deer was ready, it seemed to me that something was missing.  And made the Buddha on horseback.  Then I came across information that historically, it was in the Deer Park that Gautama Buddha gave his first teaching. In addition, deer are fabulous creatures for me, graceful and kind.  I hope you love deer too. The Buddha on the Deer is made of natural clay. A detailed and interesting figure. The color in reality may differ from the color on your monitor.  This miniature sculpture is a  perfect addition to your tea ceremony, as the figurine is not afraid of boiling water. If you will often water with dark tea it may darken,will get a different shade. Be careful - do not drop this mini sculpture, it is fragile, and do not give it to children as a toy

Figure height 6.5 cm, width ( front view) 4.5 cm. Monks scrutinize magical energy, which in most monastic traditions is called chi. This energy is a component part of the magic that permeates the multiverse, more specifically, the part that flows through the bodies of the living. Monks have learned to control the energy flowing through their bodies, enhancing their physical abilities. Monks are also very wise. I like to make monk figurines. The Monk figurine is made of natural clay. The color in reality may differ from the color on your monitor. He is a perfect addition to your tea ceremony, as the figurine is not afraid of boiling water. If you will often water with dark tea it may darken, get a different shade. And be careful - do not drop this mini sculpture, it is fragile, and do not give it to children as a toy.

 I present to you my vision of the teapet seductive Kitsune. Figure height 7.2 cm, base width ( front view) 3.9 cm.   In Japanese folklore, foxes possess great knowledge, long lives, and magical powers. Other abilities commonly attributed to the kitsune include the ability to inhabit other people's bodies, create fire, appear in other people's dreams, and the ability to create illusions so complex that they are almost indistinguishable from reality. Some of the tales go further, speaking of kitsune with the ability to bend space and time, drive people insane, or take on such inhuman or fantastic forms as trees of indescribable height or a second moon in the sky.  The figurine is made of natural clay. The hair is highlighted with a black glaze. The color in reality may differ from the color on your monitor. A perfect addition to your tea ceremony, as the figurine is not afraid of boiling water. If you will often water with dark tea it may darken in some places, get a different shade.  But be careful - do not drop this mini sculpture, it is fragile, and do not give it to children as a toy.

The height of the cat is 2 cm, length is 6 cm. The height of the bag is 1.5 cm, the length is 5.5 cm. Two miniature figures form one composition. The rat thinks the rice bag is her find. But the cat thinks differently. An unusual presentation of the eternal chase of a cat for a rat. This handmade figurines are made of clay. They were fired in an electric kiln at 1040 degrees Celsius. This miniature sculptures are not afraid of water. Therefore, they can be watered with tea during the tea ceremony. But the figurines are fragile. Please do not give it to children as a toy. These unique one-of-a-kind mini figurines are perfect as a tea pet, as a birthday gift, mothers day gift, housewarming gift, zodiac gift or home desk décor. Best wishes, Igor (author and creator of the figurines).

I present to your attention a very unusual and lively figurine LIZARD - WANDERER.  He has a very expressive look.  When I look at the Lizard, it is like a living thing for me, looks back and waits for my question.  I think you will have the same impression when you hold it in your hands. Small figurine 50 mm high, 40 mm wide.  Fits perfectly and looks great in any space.  The Lizard can be used as a tea figurine (tea pet ) in gongfu cha tea cremony, it is not afraid of boiling water, but it is fragile. The figurine has a small dent on the back (see photo). I will carefully pack the Lizard for you when shipping.  Also as a gift I will put a drawing of the Lizard in ink on rice paper. With the best wishes Igor.

We are glade to present you is one of the most expressive characters of our workshop. Gorilla height 2.52 in, width 2.17 in. The Gorilla is the king of the beasts. He is powerful and very detailed. Look close to him, take a look into his realistic dark brown pupils, curved eyebrows and black wool. This steadfast gaze… He’s about to talk to you. When you hold the Gorilla in your hands, you feel the powerful energy invested in it when I created it. You can look at the product for a long time and admire every little detail. Gorilla covered himself with the linen cape from the autumn cold and precipitation. He could not find anything else. According to the traditional views of the Chinese people, the monkey promises longevity and an increase in social status. Gorilla has artistic and aesthetic value. It will be an original, refined and stylish gift. It will bring a lot of positive emotions to the owner. This is amazing tea pet for your tea ceremony. Gorilla is made of two types of clay. The body is made of black Spanish clay. Gorilla is covered with a thin cape made of white clay with an unusual texture. Pupils highlighted by brown engobe. Packed in our branded box. All our products are copyrighted. They are and will be in a single copy. Each product has meaning and philosophy. But if you want, you can give it your own personal history and name. The products are made of Ukrainian clay but using a small amount of Spanish clay. I use engobe and high-quality glaze to finish the figures. Clay is burned twice at 960 and 1080 degrees Celsius in an electric kiln designed for firing ceramic products. Clay and glazes are led free and food safe. Thank you for your interest in my figurines and for reading to the end. Have a good mood. See you at the Terracotta GRYF store.

This figurine of a M onkey on a tree is made entirely by hand from natural clay.  Its height is 4 cm. The figurine has come a long way from idea to realization. This is a well detailed figurine.  The monkey is painted with different colors of engobe, which gives it realism. The monkey is not afraid of water (boiling water).  Therefore, you can safely water it with tea if you use it as an unusual tea pet. But be careful, the figurine is fragile and can break. Do not give the figurine as a toy to children. For you, the figurine will be carefully packed in an unusual package.  Thank you for your attention and your purchase.   Sincerely, Igor.

An interesting figure of a Chicken made of natural clay. She will surely attract your attention (and later the attention of your guests). The look of the minisculpture is bright. Each feather is drawn in three different colors using an engobe.  The figurine is only 35 mm high and 65 mm long.  But in your hand you clearly feel the feathers, the beak, the scallop. Very detailed and sunny figure. The Chicken is not afraid of boiling water.  Therefore, you can safely water it with tea if you use it as an tea pet. But be careful, the figurine is fragile and can break. Do not give the figurine as a toy to children. For you, the figurine will be carefully packed in an unusual package.  Thank you for your attention and your purchase.   Sincerely, Igor.

This figurine is the good-natured, hospitable Hostess of the tea table. HARE- HOSTESS made of natural clay. It's height is 5 cm. The figurine is covered with engobe by hand with a brush. Passed burning to the oven at 1010 degrees Celsius. The hare is not afraid of boiling water and will be glad to drink tea with you as a tea pet and your tea friend.

The white horse is almost always a solar symbol of light, life and spiritual enlightenment. It is an attribute of the Buddha (it is said that he left earthly life on a white horse), the merciful Bato Kannon in Japan, the Prophet in Islam (for whom horses were a symbol of happiness and prosperity).   The horse symbolizes dynamics, movement.  It is also an animal that is inherent in courage, loyalty, grace and endurance.  In Feng Shui, a horse means victory, strength and perseverance, respect and peace.  The horse in the traditions of many peoples is revered as a sacred animal. This figure of a white Horse is made of natural clay.  It is 32mm high, 98 ml long.  The details of the figurine are underlined by engobe.  The figurine was fired in a kiln at a temperature of 1010 degrees Celsius.  Not afraid of boiling water.  If you pour tea on the Horse during the Gongfu tea ceremony, it will darken over time as it absorbs the tea. So you will watch your tea pet change. I will carefully pack the Horse for you when shipping.  Also as a gift I will put a drawing of the figurine in ink on rice paper. Thank you for visiting Terracotta GRYF shop.