Matthias Kaiser is an Austrian ceramicist deeply committed to his craft, having studied at Parsons School of Design in New York before embarking on apprenticeships with two Japanese master potters. Rooted in materiality and experimentation, his nuanced, stylistically diverse work takes inspiration from traditional Eastern ceramic practices, exploring the delicate balance between intent and accident.

This series showcases beautifully the interaction between the artist and his material. The clay for this piece is procured from a digging site that had been abandoned since the Romans left it. The composition of the clay that Matthias procures by hand is central to the creation of these pieces. Many clays will not allow for such a thick piece to be fired and survive the process.

This piece has undergone three separate firings and application of a real gold glaze in order to achieve the superb finish.

Handcrafted in Austria.

Matthias Kaiser Ceramic Anvil Ashtray in Gold