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Terracotta GRYF
Portugal, Pinhal Novo

Welcome to my shop! My creations will inspire you and bring you pleasure with their shapes and...

59 Sales | On lavky since 2021

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Dear visitors, glad to see you in my workshop. I am from Ukraine, but now I live in Portugal. The TERRACOTTA GRYF store presents figurines made of natural clay, made entirely by hand and painted with engobe by me using brushes.  You can also purchase my digital ink drawings. In this way, you will support me and my family in such difficult times.

 Also 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).



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 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.
$142.00
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.
$238.00
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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).  
$138.00
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.
$148.00
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.
$129.00
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).
$320.00
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.
$118.00
   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).
$188.00
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.
$184.00
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.
$235.00
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.
$230.00
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.
$214.00
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.
$450.00
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.
$180.00
 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.
$245.00
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
$288.00
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.
$256.00
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.
$170.00
 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.
$300.00
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.
$2,250.00
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.
$190.00

Welcome to my shop! My creations will inspire you and bring you pleasure with their shapes and textures. I will make a unique figurine for you to order. These figurines are original tea pets for the tea ceremony Chinese Gong Fu tea ( Gong Fu cha) and Japanese Chado. Each item is a modern Okimono (translated from Japanese «carved figure») - it is a statue intended for decorating the interior. I create tea pets, but how you use them depends only on your imagination.
Products are made in such a way that they acquire a touch of antiquity. They will delight you and your guests with their presence. Figurines will become a very modern stylistic solution in the interior with aesthetics of the East. All products are artistic objects ( a thing to admire). Some of them also are functional (stand for sushi sticks – Hashi Oki and incense stick holder). Each product has its own name, philosophy, and history.
In Chinese and Japanese philosophy, hand-made ceramics contribute to the formation of aesthetics at home and create an atmosphere of comfort. The energy that comes from the clay is magical! Clay is the basis (Earth) from which everything emerges, creating the person and his household items (according to the studies of the East). It is also said that in clay there is a Yang force - positive energy.
Enjoy!