Clay Bowl Solaris Oberon
Solaris Oberon clay bowl - a clay bowl from the System series with decor in the style of the satellite Oberon: black bowl with a cracked gray outer layer, through which the black color is visible, Turkish bowl shape with 5 holes, capacity 14-20 grams.
Solaris Oberon: destruction and beauty in one piece
Oberon - the largest satellite of Uranus, covered with a dark surface featuring impact craters and bright rays from recent impacts. Its surface looks like something that has survived a catastrophe - dark, fractured, with cracks. Solaris Oberon recreates this image through a unique cracked-layer technique: the gray upper layer of glaze is artificially cracked during production, revealing the black base beneath it.
This is the most technically complex decorative technique in the System series. Creating controlled cracking of the upper layer, where the cracks look natural rather than random, requires a special glaze composition and precise control of the firing temperature. Each Oberon bowl is unique: the crack pattern cannot be reproduced twice.
Specifications of Solaris Oberon
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Clay with glaze |
| Shape | Turkish bowl with 5 holes |
| Height | 7.7 cm |
| Depth | 1.8 cm |
| Outer diameter | 70 mm |
| Inner diameter | 56 mm |
| Weight | 285 g |
| Capacity | 14-20 grams of tobacco |
| Decor | Black with a cracked gray layer |
Other Solaris System bowls with multi-layer effect
| Planet | Effect | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Lich | Black glaze with light drips | Solaris Lich |
| Pluto | Rubbed black coating on brown | Solaris Pluto |
| Saturn | Multicolored glaze on ceramic | Solaris Saturn |
| Moon | Glow-in-the-dark drops | Solaris Moon |
Frequently Asked Questions
The cracked layer on Oberon - is it a defect or intentional decor?
This is an intentional decorative technique called "craquelure" in ceramics. The special composition of the upper glaze has a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the base, which creates a controlled network of cracks as it cools after firing. This is art, not a defect - each crack pattern is unique and creates the image of a destroyed satellite surface.
Why is Oberon - a satellite of Uranus - included in the Solaris System series?
The System series includes not only planets but also the most notable satellites of the Solar System. Oberon was discovered by William Herschel in 1787 - it is one of the oldest known satellites. Its dark, cratered surface with unusual orange spots and cracked crust inspired the creators to make the most technically complex bowl in the collection.
Oberon - the best bowl in the series for connoisseurs of handcrafted pottery?
Alongside Moon and Saturn - yes. The craquelure technique (intentional cracking) requires high skill and precision. The impossibility of reproducing the exact crack pattern twice makes each Oberon a truly unique handmade piece. If you value the potter's craft - Oberon will showcase it to the fullest.
Is Oberon practical for daily use despite the complex decor?
Yes. The dark base does not show burn marks. The cracks in the upper layer are surface decoration that does not affect the structural strength of the bowl. Standard care applies: warm water and a soft brush. The only nuance is that small debris can get trapped in the cracks, but it washes out easily during rinsing.
Which of the dark bowls in the series - Lich, Oberon, or Phobos - is the rarest?
All three are unique in their techniques, but Oberon is the most technically complex of the three. Controlled glaze cracking requires precise composition selection and temperature control, making each piece truly unpredictable. Lich with dried drips is the second most complex. Phobos with smeared lines is less technically complex, but no less unique in its imagery.
Solaris Oberon - the beauty of destruction in ceramics. Cracked gray layer over a black base, a unique crack pattern that no one else will ever replicate, and clay heating for flavor at a new level. This is not just a bowl - it is an artifact. Add Oberon to your cart and get delivery throughout Ukraine.
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