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Casserole
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Traditional clay is fired. Gondar's dark clay is forged. Forged from the fire of the soenga, a technique invented by local artisans in the early 17th century, where a traditional open-air fire bursts into flames reaching a temperature of 1000ºC, infusing the clay pieces with black smoke that gives them their historically unique hue.
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Gondar black clay
Casserole
A casserole in Gondar black clay, with the smoke of the soenga on its surface.
Story of the piece
Casserole
A dark clay piece born from an ancestral fire.
Traditional clay is baked. The dark clay of Gondar is forged. Forged from the fire of the soenga, a technique invented by local artisans in the early 17th century, where an outdoor, traditional fire bursts into flames that reach a temperature of 1000ºC, infusing the clay pieces with black smoke, giving them their historically unique hue.
As you read this, César Teixeira and his son João, from the village of Gondar (Minho, Portugal) are among the very last who still conjure the soenga to make elegant, mysterious, dark clay pieces like this Casserole (caçoila) - utilitarian and decorative, however it suits your taste.
In numbers
The piece in facts.
Height26cm
With a diameter of 29 cm.
Fire temperature1000°C
The open-air soenga fire reaches 1000 °C.
Origin of the soengaXVIIcentury
A technique invented by Gondar's artisans in the early 17th century.
Traditional clay is baked. Gondar clay is forged.
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Overview
The whole piece
A traditional form, darkened by the soenga smoke.
- 1LidIts own lid, made from the same clay.
- 2ShoulderAn irregular ridge marks the turn towards the mouth.
- 3Smoke marksThe soenga smoke leaves unique tones on every piece.
With lid
Closed
The lid sits over the wide mouth.
- 1Lid knobA small knob to lift the lid.
- 2Side lugA small lug on the shoulder.
- 3BellyA full, generous curve.
Meet the Producer
THE GUARDIAN OF SOENGA
César Teixeira is one of the last active soenga masters, preserving a 17th-century craft that transforms clay into art pieces darkened by fire, with the help of his son João.
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Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
Black clay casserole from Gondar, forged in the soenga fire by César Teixeira, in Minho. A utilitarian and decorative pottery piece, dark and rare.
Which region is it from?
It comes from Minho, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.
Who makes this piece?
It is made by Cesar Teixeira, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.
What technique is used?
This piece is made using the Olaria technique.
Are all pieces identical?
As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.
Where do you ship?
We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil.
How do returns work?
You have 30 days for a free return.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
A one‑of‑a‑kind piece from Gondar, to use or to display, as you prefer.
56,20 € · available to ship
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