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The only ashtray in this group that uses red. Cobalt ground, white palmettes, and a red center dropped into each flower. Red is difficult in Multani work because it burns out if the kiln runs hot, which is why you see it less often than blue.
Design Details
- Cobalt ground with white palmettes and red flower centers
- Cobalt line painted round the inside edge of the well
- Rolled rim with three cigarette rests
- Cream well left plain
Specifications
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Dimensions: 3 inches across (7.6 cm) x 2 inches high (5 cm)
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Material: High-fire ceramic clay, hand-painted
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Finish: Lead-free clear gloss glaze
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Use: Ashtray, incense rest, or a catch-all for keys, rings and paper clips
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Care: Wipe with a damp cloth and dry it off. No abrasive cleaners, no soaking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it hold a cigarette properly?
Yes. The rim is pinched into rests that take a standard cigarette or an incense stick without it rolling off.
Will the red fade?
It sits under the clear glaze, so it will not fade with use. Keep it out of a window that gets full afternoon sun for years on end and it stays as it arrived.
Will heat crack the glaze?
No. It is fired well above anything a cigarette produces. What does damage these is dropping them on tile, so keep it on a desk rather than a ledge.
Can I use it for food instead?
The glaze is lead-free, so a few olives or pistachio shells are fine. Once it has been used as an ashtray, keep it as one.
Handcrafted in Multan, Pakistan. Minor variations in color and pattern are natural features of authentic handmade work.