Calyx Krater I
As a brewer, historic drinking vessels have recently piqued my interest, with the Grecian Krater being the epicenter. Dating back to the 4th century BC, this vessel mixed water with wine to dilute it to an appropriate strength for the occasion. It's eponymous handles, resembling the calyx of a flower, flow into an elegant body and detailed flared rim. The patination harkens to the yellow and black coloring of the black-figure painting typical of pottery of this period.
Height: 7”
Diameter: 8”
Diameter with handles: 8.5”
The timber this vessel is crafted from is ethically sourced and selected from Spokane, WA. Turned and carved from Honey Locust wood and treated with a combination of iodine pigmentation, iron acetate, and fire before being finished with Tried & True varnish oil. Stitched with waxed cotton thread.
As a brewer, historic drinking vessels have recently piqued my interest, with the Grecian Krater being the epicenter. Dating back to the 4th century BC, this vessel mixed water with wine to dilute it to an appropriate strength for the occasion. It's eponymous handles, resembling the calyx of a flower, flow into an elegant body and detailed flared rim. The patination harkens to the yellow and black coloring of the black-figure painting typical of pottery of this period.
Height: 7”
Diameter: 8”
Diameter with handles: 8.5”
The timber this vessel is crafted from is ethically sourced and selected from Spokane, WA. Turned and carved from Honey Locust wood and treated with a combination of iodine pigmentation, iron acetate, and fire before being finished with Tried & True varnish oil. Stitched with waxed cotton thread.
As a brewer, historic drinking vessels have recently piqued my interest, with the Grecian Krater being the epicenter. Dating back to the 4th century BC, this vessel mixed water with wine to dilute it to an appropriate strength for the occasion. It's eponymous handles, resembling the calyx of a flower, flow into an elegant body and detailed flared rim. The patination harkens to the yellow and black coloring of the black-figure painting typical of pottery of this period.
Height: 7”
Diameter: 8”
Diameter with handles: 8.5”
The timber this vessel is crafted from is ethically sourced and selected from Spokane, WA. Turned and carved from Honey Locust wood and treated with a combination of iodine pigmentation, iron acetate, and fire before being finished with Tried & True varnish oil. Stitched with waxed cotton thread.