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Helga Ritsch
Ridged vessel (2024)
Single piece, porcelain, white, unglazed
Description
Helga Ritsch studied a variety of subjects, one of them being art history at the University of Zurich. Pieces such as this sculptural translucent white vessel have such an enduring appeal that they could be from almost any era. A repetition of gentle ridges covers the exterior surface while the interior, by contrast, is silky smooth.
Stockist
AGOBAY Showroom ZurichSkilfully crafted entirely by Helga’s hands on the potter’s wheel, each piece is unique, without any possibility of replication. This ridged vessel gains its lasting strength during oxidation firing at 1,340°. All of Helga’s unglazed works are finely sanded twice by hand.
Like so many of the artist’s pieces, a singular red thread is a distinguishable feature – this time looped horizontally just below the rim.
The vessel bears the artist’s signature and stamp, and is created at her atelier, located within her 400-year-old home in Soazza, a village of just over 300 inhabitants nestled in the Swiss mountains.
435 grams, height 80 mm, diameter 195 mm
Finest Ming porcelain
The vessel is dishwasher safe. However, once you hold your piece in your hands, you will probably prefer to care for it personally. We recommend handwashing it gently with a soft sponge and thoroughly drying it. Do not wash it with any cleansing agents, and avoid using abrasive sponges. It must not be directly exposed to temperature shocks, whether from a flame, conventional oven, microwave, induction cooktop, freezer, refrigerator or other source of heat or cold. Avoid any shocks or friction. If you care for it, it will last a lifetime and beyond, unless it is accidentally dropped or shattered. Over time, this unglazed piece may develop a distinct patina, a natural transformation influenced by its purpose and usage. Evolving at its own unhurried pace, this process enriches your piece, rendering it truly one of a kind.
Every porcelain object is meticulously packaged to ensure its safe delivery. In the rare event of any cracks occurring during shipping, please contact us within a week of delivery.
