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A piece of the Israeli desert

The Negev is a geographic area in Southern Israel, covering ~60% of the country’s area.

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Local material

Negev soil is rich in clay. The clay component is “Mamshit”, a substance mined near the Nabataean city of Mamshit. The clay is produced at Yehu Clays in Yeruham.

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Cladding

After the initial firing, the plates are hand painted with slipware and glazing. Afterward, they will go back to the electric kiln for another firing.

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Nubian Ibex

Saul took three thousand men chosen from all Israel and went searching for David and his men on the cliffs where the mountain goats are.

1 Samuel 24:2

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Firing process

The pieces are fired in an electric kiln, heated to 1200°C. The firing process goes on for 9 hours, after which the kiln will cool for several hours before the works can be removed.

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