Fat lava

nounStandard termCeramics & Glass

A style of West German pottery known for thick, heavily textured and brightly colored glazes.

A distinct ceramic style characterized by extremely thick, volcanic, or cratered glaze surfaces. The effect is achieved by adding silicon carbide or other foaming agents to the glaze, causing it to bubble and erupt during firing. The resulting texture resembles molten rock, often contrasting with bright orange, red, or yellow base colors.

Heard on the job

The collector specifically asked for fat lava vases with the thickest crust you can find.