The Craft Hotel Ubud

Object No. TER-023
Studded Alabaster Cylindrical Vessel
Physical Description:

A tall, cylindrical terracotta vessel featuring a slightly tapered base and a clean, flat rim, meticulously shaped through the traditional Pilin coiling method. The exterior surface is defined by a rhythmic arrangement of hand-pinched, rounded studs applied using the Cubit technique, which creates a bold, tactile topography across the entire body. The piece is finished in a heavily distressed alabaster lime-wash, with intentional slate-grey scuffing and weathered patches that reveal the earthy sandstone-toned clay beneath. This monochromatic, high-relief treatment transforms the elemental form into a sophisticated textural centerpiece, blending a primitive, sun-bleached aesthetic with a modern architectural silhouette.

Classification:

Hand-shaped Decorative Vessel

Material:

Terracotta (Clay)

Technique:

Pilin (Coiling) and Cubit (Pinching)

Surface Treatment:

Distressed lime-wash finish with hand-applied relief studs

Color Palette:

Alabaster White, Slate Grey, and Weathered Stone