Fluted Red and Black Ceramic Ramekin
Ceramic kitchenware / Decorative art • Mass-produced commercial manufacturer (Possible attribution to brands such as Le Creuset, CorningWare, or similar houseware distributors)
Style & Movement
Modern Functionalism / Contemporary Housewares
Medium & Technique
Glazed stoneware or porcelain; slip-cast construction with a polychrome gradient glaze application
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Circa 1990-present)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 4-5 inches in diameter; circular format
Subject Description
A small, circular culinary vessel featuring a fluted exterior wall. The interior is finished in a neutral off-white or cream glaze, while the exterior displays a vibrant red-to-black ombre (gradient) glaze effect.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible shelf wear and minor abrasions consistent with domestic use
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$2.00 - $10.00 USD (typically sold in larger kitchenware lots)
Provenance History
Unknown; likely sourced from a retail environment or private household
Art Historical Significance
Minimal; represents the proliferation of color-graded ceramic trends in late-century Western culinary design, emphasizing aesthetics in everyday functional objects.
Notable Features
Distinguished by its 'flame' or gradient glaze pattern, which mimics the aesthetic popularized by French enameled cast-iron cookware.
Condition Issues
Minor scuffing on the bottom rim; possible light crazing in the interior glaze due to thermal shock from oven use.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash recommended to preserve glaze luster; avoid high-impact stacking to prevent chipping of the brittle ceramic edges.
Collector Notes
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