Carved copper mug

I threw this mug from 1.25 pounds of stoneware clay. This mug has a concave profile and an organic carved pattern around its body. The handle is pulled from a blank of clay I attached to the body once the piece is in the leather hard stage. The glaze I used for this mug is variegated in tones of copper, browns, and greens. 

The mugs from this batch are around 3.5" to 4" in height. Their bases are also 3.5" to 4" in diameter. They hold between 12 and 14 ounces of liquids when filled to the brim. 

This piece is food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe.