Fine Art Ceramics

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.

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.

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).  

  This miniature pika figurine is only 26 mm high and 31 mm long. Pikas are small animals that look like hamsters, however, in reality they are close relatives of hares with short legs, rounded ears and tails that are completely invisible from the outside.   This is a truly unique figurine. It is made of natural clay, carefully drawn by hand with engobe. But the eyes are made of black clay and additionally stained with black engobe for greater clarity. This miniature sculpture will be a unique gift for a loved one. Also will please the lover of the tea ceremony as a tea figurine. The pika figurine is not afraid of boiling water, but it is fragile.   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).

A house with two towers in the Italian style. Hendmade, ceramics, double firing. It is used as a decor in the interior and as a candlestick. Vrekhota 25 cm. Author - Ruslana Nazarenko.

The tower-sub-signs Hendmade, ceramics, double firing. It is used as a decor in the interior and as a candlestick. Height 25 cm. Author - Ruslana Nazarenko.

House-candlestick. Hendmade, ceramics, double firing. It is used as a decor in the interior and as a candlestick. Height 25 cm. Author - Ruslana Nazarenko.

Shiboridashi - one of a kind Japanese style tea infuser, handy for any good tea of your choice, easy and fun to use - especially with large leaf teas which tend to open widely and fill all space under lid. It was handmade in our studio as a part of the springtime batch of 2024, from the custom mix of Ukrainian clays, covered with silky-matte glaze with brushstrokes of ceramic ink of blue and yellow - it keeps the spirit of minimalism and shades of fire, though with its unique traces of handwork.  ~135ml capacity   We are grateful for your attention to our small handcraft studio during this difficult time, and we share our income with urgent needs of Ukrainian defense and volunteering initiatives.  Thank you!

It's figure of a young monk with a friend! Monk is dressed in warm clothes. Being in a balanced, peaceful state, he accepts the Tibetan potion made according to an ancient recipe - yak milk + strong Chinese tea +yak fat. A Buddhist monk is an example of virtue. He focuses on the main thing - moral self-improvement. This is going to be a beautiful symbol of your state of mind and a good fit in your life. It’s going to be your companion for the trip. In times of tension, may the Monk always be with you. A satellite and a friend of a monk is a bird sitting on his head. In this composition, two opposites, two lifes, are metaphorically expressed through images. One is a bird, symbolizing a constant worldly fuss in pursuit of the benefits of civilization. The second is a peaceful Monk with an ascetic monastic teapot. The bird learns from the Monk calm and balance. The figurine will be a great gift to people seeking peace.  It is made of two kinds of clay: a monk of terracotta, a bird of white. The garment is highlighted by a red glaze, which after firing gave a very beautiful and unique color. The individual elements are also covered with black glaze.

600ml (about 20oz) Diametr of rim: 9,5cm Height: 11cm Molds are cast in earthenware, fired at 850C, glazed with air brush to create smooth gradient, painted with black shining glaze and fired at 1050C second time.

600ml (about 20oz) Diametr of rim: 9,5cm Height: 11cm Molds are cast in earthenware, fired at 850C, glazed with air brush to create smooth gradient, painted with black shining glaze and fired at 1050C second time.

600ml (about 20oz) Diametr of rim: 9,5cm Height: 11cm Molds are cast in earthenware, fired at 850C, glazed with air brush to create smooth gradient, painted with black shining glaze and fired at 1050C second time.

600ml (about 20oz) Diametr of rim: 9,5cm Height: 11cm Molds are cast in earthenware, fired at 850C, glazed with air brush to create smooth gradient, painted with black shining glaze and fired at 1050C second time.

Castle-candlestick 2. Hendmade, ceramics, double firing. It is used as a decor in the interior and as a candlestick. Height 25 cm. Author - Ruslana Nazarenko.

Figure height 1.73 in, width 1.14 in. Daruma ( Bodaidaruma) is the founder of the Chan (Zen) Buddhist school. The aim of the Zen practice is to open the eye of the soul and see the basis of life, the desire for inner purification by refraining from vice and material goods.   Daruma is very pleasant to the touch. Close your eyes and imaging that you are holding the sculpture in your hands. Will seem that you have a nice little stone of the correct ergonomic shape… like a pebble from the sea. You can feel it especially clearly on the rear side, where the cape is practically without folds...It’s a very pleasant tactile sensation. And then you open your eyes and you see one of the Chinese and Japanese deities. It is magical feeling. Give Daruma with the wishes to achieve the wisdom, peace and enlightenment. This is unusual tea pet for gongfu tea. It is made of two types of clay - red and white. The details (eyes, eyebrows and beard) are painted with white and black engobe. To highlight the pupils, a drop of black glossy glaze is applied on the pupils. It makes Daruma very lively.  Get the real pleasure of owning a single copy of such a famous character in Asia. 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.

The figure is 2.5 cm high, 7.5 cm long. This small figurine of a snow leopard is made of clay and painted by hand with engobe. Was fired in a kiln at 1040 degrees Celsius. Not afraid of water, but fragile. The figurine will not leave anyone indifferent. This snow leopard will decorate your tea space as a tea pet. It will look unusual on your table and will attract admiring glances from your friends.