The Craft Hotel Ubud

Object No. TER-029
Vine-Relief Terracotta Orb
Physical Description:

A wide, low-profile terracotta vessel featuring a robust spherical body and a recessed rim, meticulously shaped through the traditional Pilin coiling method. The exterior surface is dominated by a bold, hand-carved Ukir relief depicting a cluster of grapes and expansive, serrated leaves that wrap fluidly around the circumference. This botanical motif is finished in a vibrant moss green with ochre yellow edging, providing a sharp organic contrast against the deep, weathered grape-purple wash of the vessel’s body. The play between the smooth, rounded form of the fruit and the textured, light-reflecting glaze of the foliage creates a dynamic tactile experience, celebrating the lush viticultural imagery often found in Balinese folk art and the enduring durability of high-fired clay.

Classification:

Functional Decorative Vessel

Material:

Terracotta (Clay)

Technique:

Pilin (Coiling) and Ukir (Carving)

Surface Treatment:

Hand-carved deep relief with a glazed polychrome finish

Color Palette:

Weathered Grape, Moss Green, and Ochre Yellow