Green Jar with Curved Shoulders
Artist
Robert Archambeau
(Canadian, 1933 - 2022)
CultureCanadian
OriginRed Deer, Alberta, Canada
Date1992
MediumStoneware, salt-glazed with copper and iron oxide; (lid) bronze
DimensionsOverall (G99.6.1.1-.2): 19 x 22 x 23.5 cm (7 1/2 x 8 11/16 x 9 1/4 in.)
Markings"R.A." on underside of lid
DescriptionRobert Archambeau's Green Jar with Curved Shoulders.
Piece fired (salt glazed) in Red Deer Alberta with Chuck Wissinger
green glaze has approximately 4 % copper mixed with iron oxide, kiln is re-oxidized as the temperature drops to get the green colour, other wise it is a grungy brown, pff
green glaze is a combination of copper (4%) and iron; colour is obtained by re-oxidizing on way down in the firing cycle. This piece was fired in a salt glaze/wood firing in Red Deer, Alberta with Chuck Wissinger.
Piece fired (salt glazed) in Red Deer Alberta with Chuck Wissinger
green glaze has approximately 4 % copper mixed with iron oxide, kiln is re-oxidized as the temperature drops to get the green colour, other wise it is a grungy brown, pff
green glaze is a combination of copper (4%) and iron; colour is obtained by re-oxidizing on way down in the firing cycle. This piece was fired in a salt glaze/wood firing in Red Deer, Alberta with Chuck Wissinger.
Credit LineGift of Aaron Milrad in memory of Bella and Joseph Milrad
Object numberG99.6.1.1-2
Classifications
Modern and Contemporary CeramicsSub-classification
CanadianStatus
Not on view
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