Black burned Cup
Black burned Cup
Black burned Cup

Black burned Cup

Sale price$14.00 USD

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This cup is inspired by a small cup found in the famous Viking city of Birka, with the same rounded shape and an ear to hold onto. The cup is handmade from clay and black burned in a pit killn, the way the vikings did their ceramics. The method results in a black, shiny mottled surface, reminding of graphite. The Vikings in Scandinavia started using this technique for burning ceramics and pieces made this way has been found in many Viking settlements.

Hand wash only.

Size. 6,5cm tall and 8,5cm in diameter.

This cup is inspired by a small cup found in the famous Viking city of Birka, with the same rounded shape and an ear to hold onto. The cup is handmade from clay and black burned in a pit killn, the way the vikings did their ceramics. The method results in a black, shiny mottled surface, reminding of graphite. The Vikings in Scandinavia started using this technique for burning ceramics and pieces made this way has been found in many Viking settlements.

Hand wash only.

Size. 6,5cm tall and 8,5cm in diameter.

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Nordlys Viking is a family-owned lifestyle brand.
We create Scandinavian design inspired by the Vikings' world-famous design language. Nordlys is aimed at those of you who are quality and environmentally conscious and who like a Nordic expression. We turn to you, the urban Viking.