Chess piece

Price range: €40.00 through €62.00

Chamotte, Metal oxides, 24K gold luster

  • Each handmade piece has its own character
  • Therefore, no two pieces from the same collection are identical
  • May differ slightly from those shown in the photos
  • Natural and durable materials are used in production
  • Works are not reproduced.
  • Packed in gift-worthy packaging

Authorial works are not stories about specific events. They are rather an attempt to materialize the places where those events take place.

ABOUT THE WORK

A chess piece with the option of personalization - a handmade chamotte ceramic miniature with subtle 24K gold accents.
The figure is based on the classic silhouette of a chess piece, but a small baroque crown appears on top.
The piece can be equipped with a glass cover.

History

A chess piece is a symbolic object associated with the intellectual culture and attitude of the game. Chess has long been associated with strategy, patience, and the ability to see several moves ahead.

The figure is made of chamotte ceramic. This material has a rough, mineral texture and retains the traces of handwork on the surface. The miniature form reveals this material on an unexpected scale.

The baroque crown rising above introduces a new compositional accent. It complements the classic silhouette of a chess piece and moves the object from the logic of the game to the symbolic level. The jewel-like 24K gold fragments highlight the details and create a subtle contrast with the matte surface of the ceramic.

The figurine can be personalized. The base of the figurine can be engraved with the initials of a name, an important date, or a symbolic sign that connects the piece to a specific life or professional moment.

There is no additional charge for embossing initials.

Combination ideas

The figurine can be displayed as a standalone object in a study, library, or living room.
The glass cover gives the piece an exhibition character and allows it to act as a small sculpture accent in the interior.

Occasion

An exclusive gift for a chess master and enthusiast | A personal symbol of growth | A collectible interior object

Svoris (g)N/A
DimensionsN/A
Meters pcs.:

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Ceramic material:

Plastic chamotte mass (0.2 mm): firing temperature 1000-1240°C, Gold (14K) | firing temperature: for ceramics and porcelain 780-800°C

CARE OF CHAMOMILE SCULPTURES AND INTERIOR DECORATIVE ITEMS

Fine-grained chamotte sculptures, due to their often more porous, often unglazed surface, are more sensitive to abrasion, dirt absorption, and improper wet cleaning; the most important prevention: dry cleaning.

Precious metal lusters (gold, platinum, palladium, etc.) have a thin overglaze coating, fired at a lower temperature, and are therefore more vulnerable to abrasives and friction; it is recommended to maintain such decors gently, by hand, without scrubbing.

MATERIAL PROPERTIES

Chamotte is a high-temperature fired and crushed clay material that is mixed into the mass. It reduces drying/firing shrinkage, helps dry more evenly, and can increase resistance to thermal stresses (especially in larger-shaped items), but can also leave the surface with a more porous and "receptive" texture (especially if unglazed).

This maintenance is intended for fine-grained chamotte sculptures, interior decor items (often more massive forms), which may be unglazed or partially/glazed.

CLEANING

Dry cleaning (basic method): remove dust with a soft brush and „drive“ it into a vacuum cleaner with minimal suction. Do not use rough cloths - this increases the risk of scratches and fading of the decor.

Wet cleaning only exceptionally: „washing“ or soaking is not recommended – especially if there is porosity, old repairs or unclear condition. If it is necessary (e.g. sticky dirt), consult a specialist first.

COMPARISON OF MATERIALS

MaterialDecorIs it dishwasher safe?Recommended cleaningRisks
Fine fraction chamotteThere is no luster.NoDry cleaning: soft brush, vacuum cleaner with minimum suction; wet cleaning – only exceptionallySurface stains from grease/touch; scratched
Fine fraction chamottePrecious metal luster (local)NoMinimal contact: dry, ultra-gentle wipingMeasuring polished areas; damage to decorative coating

Gilding/luster is a thin overglaze layer, easily damaged by abrasion and will wear away over time if not properly maintained.

LITERATURE

SIO-2. (n.d.). What is grog and what is it used for? https://www.sio-2.com/gb/blog/tips-information/what-is-grog-and-what-is-it-used-for

National Park Service. (2008). Museum handbook: Ceramics. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/museums/upload/08-01_508.pdf

Canadian Conservation Institute. (n.d.). Care of ceramics and glass. https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/conservation-preservation-publications/canadian-conservation-institute-notes/care-ceramics-glass.html

Lithuanian National Museum of Art. (nd). Pranas Gudynas Restoration Center – activities. https://www.lndm.lt/struktura/pgrc_veikla/

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