Harold Long Raku Pottery Vase American Butterfly

This Harold Long raku pottery vase showcases the dramatic, unpredictable beauty that only raku firing can achieve. Each butterfly motif—one gracing either side—emerges through the smoke and flame of the ancient Japanese technique, creating iridescent surfaces and crackling patterns that shift with the light.

At 7.5" tall and 5.5" wide, this American-made art vessel commands attention without overwhelming a shelf or console. The abstract patterning and metallic luster make it equally compelling as a standalone sculptural piece or filled with a single dramatic stem. Harold Long's signature raku work represents a mastery of controlled chaos, where fire and artist collaborate to create something truly one-of-a-kind.