Fine Art Ceramics

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.

The Hare walked peacefully in the clearing in the forest, enjoying the singing of birds.  But his pacification was broken by a rustle from the bushes.  The hare was alert...   I captured this moment.  Hare figurine is made of natural clay.  After the figurine was fired in a kiln at 1000 degrees Celsius. The Daring Hare is not afraid of boiling water.  You can safely water it with tea if you use it as an tea pet ( tea figure). 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.

Handcrafted ceramic bowl with carved head of dragon. Glazed inside

The small Cat figurine is 25 mm tall and 45 mm long, made of natural clay, which is used to make teapots in China. After creation this mini Cat was fired in a wood kiln. Because of the fact that the fire from the back of the figure was more, respectively there became a darker color. Cat will look great on a tea tray. He is not afraid of boiling water and loves tea. But though the figurine is hard as a rock, it can shatter if dropped.

Hare (rabbit) height 1.46 in, length 3.23 in. This ceramic Hare has minimalistic body shape but well- detailed head,  minimum of black glossy ceramic food glaze that highlights only slightly sketched areas of wool. You get a unique product worthy of the most refined taste!  Personally, to me, the Hare is one of the most iconic products. I can stare at it for hours at a tea ceremony. Feeling Hare in your hands, immerse yourself in thoughts. It harmonizes perfectly in any setting. I’d like to give it to person with similar metaphysics. 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 angob 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.

Mouse height 2.83 in, width 1.73 in. It’s a Chinese smiling mouse. He dressed in warm Chinese clothes with an interesting pattern – this is the symbol of longevity. The Mouse was made of matte dark red clay. Perfectly detailed. The details were underlined by the glossy black glaze. Glaze is creates a beautiful effect and do not disturb overall product balance. The Mouse is holistic and harmonious. This product you want to hold and look at it for a long time. Smiling face will make you happy every moment, because life is made of them. Decorate your space with the Mouse and he will remind you that LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL. This is amazing tea pet for your Gongfu tea ceremony. Perfect as a gift or desk decor. 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.

   Figurine 22 mm high, 83 mm long. The turtle is a symbol of heavenly protection, longevity and wisdom. It brings money.    The turtle figurine is made of white natural clay. Completely hand-painted with different colors of clay. The eyes and claws are underlined with engobe. It was fired in a kiln at 1040 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is not afraid of boiling water and will keep you company in the tea ceremony. In the palms, when stroking, its pleasant shell texture, porous head and scaly paws are felt. On the belly of the turtle there is also a relief and well-painted shell. Extremely realistic and cute figurine.    I can make a figure to order according to your sketch or I will make a sketch according to your wishes. If you have any questions or suggestions please write to me.    With the best wishes for health and good mood, Igor (the author and creator of the figurines).

Figure height 2.17 in, width (front view) 2.00 in. I like music. While listening to the next track, I thought: "I need to try to make an unusual beatmaker." A few days later, the idea came true. Before you is a forest beatmaker Hare. He stuffs the beats on a classic drum machine. Such a figurine is the only one in the world, I have not seen any analogues. I am very happy with the result. Unfortunately, only a connoisseur will be able to understand the figure and appreciate it. DJ Hare wears a Japanese haori shirt with an embroidered Hotei logo on the back. On the head is a trendy bini. The beatmaker is holding a drum machine. The figurine will be a cool gift for a composer, arranger, DJ, record producer. It is also an unusual tea pet for lovers of the gongfu tea ceremony. The hare is made of clay, covered with engobe and the details are highlighted with black glaze. All materials from which the figurine is made are natural and safe. The product is not afraid of water, but it does not need to be washed in the dishwasher. The hare is very cute and cool, but fragile. The hare figurine will be well packed in a designer box. You will also receive a product passport as a gift (a sketch of a hare drawn by me).  Thank you for your interest in my products. I will be glad to see you again in the Terracotta GRYF workshop. Best wishes, Igor (author and craftsman).

Tapir figurine 5 cm high, 4.4 cm wide. Made entirely of natural clay.  After Tapir was fired in a kiln at 1090 degrees Celsius. Now he is not afraid of boiling water, but remains fragile (please do not give to children as a toy). The figurine is painted entirely by hand with a brush.  At the same time, the tapir has wool, which is felt when stroking, the eyes and mouth are highlighted.  Very detailed figurine.  In addition, the tapir loves to drink tea and will become your worthy friend in your tea ceremony. It is a wonderful tea pet, unique desk decor and amazing gift. Tapirs are very sweet and kind animals.  In Asia, this cute animals have been given the nickname "dream eater" because of their proboscis.  It is believed that tapirs eat bad dreams, and figurines with their images bring peace and good luck. Thank you for visiting the store. Sincerely, Igor - the creator of the figurines.

Figure height 5.2 cm, length ( side view) 6 cm.  I present to you the Winter Hare. He can easily hide in the snow because of its coloring. The figurine is made of natural clay. The Winter Hare unique detailed and at the same time minimalistic figure. The eyes are underlined with black icing.  White icing shows through the texture of the wool, which gives the figurine a special charm. The Hare 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.

A monk with a monkey is a one-piece figurine. Its height 2.83 in, width 1.42 in, depth 1.89 in. A monk is associated with peace, enlightenment and patience. The monkey is dexterous and agile. According to my idea, the monk was meditating and a monkey sat on his shoulders. She liked to sit like that, and although the monk was indignant, over time he got used to it and they became friends. For me it is a symbol of patience and friendship. The figurine is made of clay, covered with engobe and food safe glaze. Not afraid of water, but I do not recommend washing in a dishwasher. Very fragile and not a toy for children. Thanks for your interest in my figurines. Hopefully they will find their place on your tea tray, shelf or table.

The height of the figurine 2.60 in, the length of the horse 2.99 in. The figurine of a child on a horse is one-piece, made of clay, the shirt is covered with white food glaze. According to my idea, this is a figurine of a Chinese child on a wooden horse with a traditional Chinese pattern. I think it turned out very nice. Children love to ride horses, so I decided to make such an unusual miniature figure. A little about care - the figurine is not afraid of water, but it does not need to be washed in the dishwasher; it is fragile, so please do not give it to children as a toy. This figurine will be well packed in a designer box. You will also receive a product passport as a gift (a sketch drawn by me).  Thank you for your interest in my products. I will be glad to see you again in the Terracotta GRYF workshop. Best wishes, Igor (author and craftsman).  

I present to your attention an unusual figurine of a Sphinx rat. Its height is 20mm, length is 82mm.  The Sphinx rat is an attentive, peaceful creature. I have never come across a figurine like this so I decided to create it. This miniature sculpture is made from a mixture of two clays, white and terracotta. I tried to create skin color for realism. I think I got it. This cute little statue has clearly visible folds, pimples on the body, a textured tail. The eyes are made of black clay. These details create a realistic figure. To the touch, the rat is smooth, pleasant and with a pronounced texture. The rat is not afraid of boiling water and will gladly accompany your tea ceremony. But keep in mind that when pouring tea, it will absorb it and become darker over time. It depends on the intensity of pouring tea and its variety (color). I hope you, like me, will like this unusual figurine in a single copy. The rat is handmade with love and will bring you good luck and good mood. If you have any questions or suggestions please write to me. I can make a figurine according to your sketches or I will make a sketch according to your wishes.  With best wishes for health and well-being, Igor (author and creator of figures).

Figure height 2.7 cm, length from nose to tail 7.1 cm. The figurine is made of natural clay. A detailed and interesting figure. The color in reality may differ from the color on your monitor. The Pig is 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, 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.

Ceramic bowl diameter 2.95 -3.15 inches, height 2.28 inches, capacity 80 ml. The frog is a harbinger of spring rains and the awakening of nature.  I call this bowl the HEATER OF HEAT. When, after hibernation, the frog woke up, climbed a tree in search of the warm rays of the sun to warm up. Outside, the bowl has a wood texture. It seems that the frog is sitting on a tree and striving to reach its top. Inside, the color of the wood is the same, but here the glaze has laid down so that it reminds me of the sun ( seen in the photo). The bowl and the frog are made of clay. They are covered with engobe and food glaze. Food safe. The bowl is very tactilely textured, but the frog is smooth. This is a great option for unity with nature and admiring an unusual bowl with its inhabitant. I am sure that lovers of beauty will appreciate it.  The bowl will be carefully packed and safely shipped in the original box. Thanks for your interest in the figurines. 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. Best regards, Igor (author and creator of the products of the Terracotta GRYF workshop).    

Monk height 2.56 in, width 1.85 in. In this product the features of monastic life are perfectly represented. Great in small. The ability to say as much as possible while showing as little as possible. This is a Buddhist monk in a Zen pose. He is immersed in meditation and nothing can hinder him. In life, there is often not enough silence, tranquility. Looking at the monk, you feel peace and there is no need to rush anywhere. The Monk is suitable for the gift for emotionally balanced person or who aspires to this condition. Will decorate your house giving strength. This is unusual tea pet for your Gongfu tea. The product is made of two types of clay: black and white. The goal was to maximize the monk’s image with natural components. It turned out to be the perfect shape: a detailed face, well-defined folds of the monk's clothes. 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.  

Height of the dog 1.97 in, width (front view) 1.57 in. The dog has a minimalistic design. He seemed to have descended from Japanese prints. Despite the minimalistic features, he has a well-developed form. The dog is made of clay, but very much resembles a jade figurine. Dog as you know it is a friend of man. He personifies dedication, courage and vigilance. It is a symbol of protection and self-sacrifice. I believe that a dog figurine should be in every home, especially if it is unusual and handmade. This figurine is perfect for any interior. Will be a wonderful guardian of your tea tray. I am sure that the dog will delight you and will certainly attract the attention of your guests. This mini statue is made of white fireclay clay. Covered with engobe and transparent food glaze. The materials that are used in the manufacture of the dog are safe. This figure is not afraid of water, but fragile. Thanks for your interest in the figurines. I hope you become one of the owners of this unusual figure in a single copy.     Best regards, Igor (author and creator of the products of the Terracotta GRYF workshop).  

There is an expression "like a bull" as this animal is the personification of health, strength, hard work and perseverance. In China, the bull, in addition to the above qualities, also symbolizes benevolence, humility and wealth. The figurine was sculpted with such precision that you will be amazed when you receive it. The Bull sculpture is a wonderful gift for the Taurus zodiac sign. It is also a unique and modern desktop miniature home. It will be a beautiful housewarming gift and great birthday gift to the connoisseur of beauty. This bull will be an unusual tea pet for your tea ceremony. If you pour tea on it, it will absorb it and darken slightly over time. It is not afraid of water, but fragile (please do not give it to children as a toy). 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. Clay is burned twice at 1040 degrees Celsius in an electric kiln designed for firing ceramic products. Clay is led free and food safe. Thank you that you are interested in my products and that you have read to the end. Good mood and thank you for visiting the Terracotta GRYF store.

The height of the cat 1.97 in, width (front view) 1.46 in, width (side view) 1.26 in. In the workshop Terracotta GRYF, there are mostly serious works. I wanted to create something unusual and fun. And so it turned out to be a cartoon cat. When I look at him, my mood immediately rises. I hope you will have the same reaction when you see this cat. This figurine will look great on a table, on a bookshelf or on a tea tray as a tea figurine. The cat is made of black and white clay, painted with engobe. The coat and details are slightly accentuated with black glaze. Natural and safe materials are used for the figure. When shipped, it will be well packed in a branded box. A little about caring for the product - the cat is fragile, so do not give it to children as a toy. The cat figurine is not afraid of water, but does not need to be washed in the dishwasher. Thanks for your interest in my figurines. And thank you for your purchase (I hope you did it). Nice to see you in the workshop Terracotta GRYF. If you have any questions or suggestions, I will be happy to answer.  

 Hedgehog height 1.38 in, length 1.77 in. Getting into your hands, Hedgehog and his friend Snail only evoke positive emotions! Nice texture not prickly but expressive needles, smiling face, black kind eyes and big ears. Hedgehog is a symbol of self-defense. In Feng shui  the Hedgehog is a symbol of security, openness, friendliness and joy. Prickles pierce the world of darkness and either defeats it or gives it a jolt. Ancient legends say that Hedgehog is wise enough, and even God listened to his advice! In China, such an animal is associated with kindness. Hedgehog brings joy and prosperity to the house. The Snail is a symbol of patience and perseverance because of its slowness. Time (the burden on the shoulders) does not deprive the Snail of the ability to victoriously raise antennae above its head. Due to the horns appearing and disappearing, the Snail is considered a symbol of the cyclic nature of the processes. It is also a symbol of time and evolution. Through the labyrinth of the clam shell spiral, man comprehends the meaning of time. Because the Snail always hides its body in the house, it is a symbol of modesty. This feature reminds about thrift and even greed - «I carry everything with me». I’ve also given this product its own individual meaning. For me, above all, Hedgehog and Snail are a symbol of friendship and alliance between the two personalities. And what he can become for you is for you to decide. In any case, unusual and lovely sculpture. It will please you or it will be a beautiful gift with meaning for your loved ones. It is made of three types of clay. The main one is white, but after two burns it has become a slightly beige (sandy) color. The eyes and nose of the Hedgehog are made of black clay. Its legs and the sink of the snail are made of terracotta clay. To accentuate the texture of the leaf, a glossy black glaze was applied to it, giving the effect of depth. If you look closely, you can see the pores. 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.

Raccoon height 1.57 in, width 1.46 in. The raccoon is an intelligent animal. He knows how to adapt to new situations. Interestingly, this pure creature actually washes its food before eating it. Seeing a raccoon as your spirit animal is a sign that you must adapt in life and pay attention to the bigger picture. The raccoon is a symbol of self-confidence, adaptability and resourcefulness. This is a master of disguise and secrecy. This animal represents intelligence, illusion, self-defense, and courage. If you think that a raccoon is your totem animal, you need to have one at home. It is a wonderful tea pet for the lover of the gongfu tea ceremony. The raccoon is made of white clay with the addition of black. I used some black glaze to bring out the details and the coat. All our products are copyrighted. They are and will be in one 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 a muffle furnace designed for firing ceramic products. Clay and glazes are led free and food safe.

4 works from 2031 series

Figurine height 2.20 in, width 2.44 in.  A very interesting and unusual figurine. I call her Geisha with a cat. Sometimes you are going to blind one thing, it turns out completely different. So it happened with this figure. This girl is a cat lover. She is gentle and charming.  I think everyone can put their own meaning into this ceramic figure. This miniature sculpture is made of clay, covered with engobe and the details are highlighted with black glaze. All materials from which the figurine is made are natural and safe. The product is not afraid of water, but it does not need to be washed in the dishwasher. The figure is fragile. The girl figurine will be well packed in a designer box. You will also receive a product passport as a gift (a sketch of a girl drawn by me).  Thank you for your interest in my products. I will be glad to see you again in the Terracotta GRYF workshop. Best wishes, Igor (author and craftsman).