Black Peony | Hand-Carved Xixia Sgraffito Belly Jar
Black Peony | Hand-Carved Xixia Sgraffito Belly Jar
An ancient ceramic language, carved again by hand.
Inspired by black-glazed carved ceramics of the Xixia period, this sculptural vessel pairs a generous, rounded silhouette with hand-carved scrolling peonies.
Each jar is individually wheel-thrown, trimmed, glazed, and carved by hand. The dark mineral-rich surface shifts subtly with the firing, while the carved decoration reveals the clay beneath—creating depth through material and restraint rather than added ornament.
Xixia Ceramic Heritage: A contemporary interpretation of historic black-glazed carved pottery.
Hand-Carved Peonies: Layered floral scrollwork individually carved into the surface.
Sculptural Form: Flared mouth and full, rounded belly with generous classical proportions.
Natural Kiln Character: Deep black-brown glaze with naturally occurring tonal variations.
Handcrafted Art Object: Individually wheel-thrown and carved for interiors and ceramic collections.