Sgraffito Utensil Crock with Heron, Crab & Fish

Hand-carved in stoneware and finished with a glossy jet-black glaze, this one-of-a-kind vessel is wheel-thrown and etched using the sgraffito technique — carving through black slip to reveal the pale clay beneath.

Swimming across the surface: a wading heron, a scuttling crab, and a fish drifting through swaying seaweed, a nod to the ocean and all that lives within it.

Use it as a catch-all vase for garden-cut stems, or let it pull double duty as a utensil crock beside your stove — sturdy enough for whisks, spatulas, and tongs, with a wide opening that keeps everything within reach. The interior is fully glazed with a food-safe, dishwasher-safe glaze, and the unglazed foot is left raw for a grounded, natural finish typical of handmade pottery.

Because each piece is thrown and carved entirely by hand, no two are exactly alike — this listing is for the exact piece shown in the photos, ready to ship.

Measurements

4 inches tall, approx. 4 inches in diameter at the opening

Materials & care

• Stoneware clay, food-safe glossy black glaze, unglazed stoneware base
• Dishwasher-safe glazed surfaces
• Hand-wash recommended to preserve the raw, unglazed foot
• Not recommended for microwave use

Makes a great gift for

Ocean and beach lovers, new homeowners, pottery collectors, anyone who loves carved, hand-made ceramic decor

About Outer Reef Ceramics

Handmade by Amy in her home studio, where every piece is wheel-thrown, carved, and glazed one at a time — inspired by the ocean and everything that lives within it. Because these are handmade, please allow for small natural variations in glaze, carving, and shape; that's the charm of one-of-a-kind pottery.

Shipping

Carefully packed to arrive safely. Ready to ship!