In antiquity and up through the 19th century, vessels such as pots and bowls were made using the technique of hammer raising. The coppersmith starts with a flat sheet of metal and gradually shapes it by hammering it at an angle over specialized anvils called raising stakes--essentially the same process as raising a clay pot on the wheel, except that metal, unlike clay, becomes hard and brittle almost immediately as you work it and the piece must be annealed, or softened, in between each round of raising.
The Fat Pots are a joy to hold, shaped by and for hands as well as eyes. Use this one to store small items; display as an objet d'art; or use it as a small planter. Not food-safe. Three small round feet on the bottom. Finished with a subtle iridescent patina and sealed with museum-quality sealant.
The step-by-step progress of hammer-raising this pot can be seen on my Instagram.
