Black Smoked-Fired Pottery Goblet - Medieval Viking Chalice 400 ml

A hand-shaped black clay goblet finished entirely in smoke and flame, holding 400 ml. It's made for medieval reenactors, Viking culture fans, LARP players, and anyone who wants a drinking vessel with real history behind it. The deep charcoal surface comes from an old reduction-firing method — no glaze, no chemicals, and no two pieces exactly alike.

Long before factory glazes and electric kilns, potters worked their pieces in fire and smoke. This goblet is shaped the same way. There are no molds and no assembly line — each one is formed by hand, then fired in a low-oxygen kiln where dense smoke does the rest of the work.

That smoke is what gives the surface its color. As oxygen drops inside the kiln, the clay draws carbon deep into its body, turning a natural earthen tone into smoked charcoal black. No pigment. No chemical stain. No glaze. What's left is a quiet metallic sheen and a scatter of fire marks that belong to this cup and no other.

The technique isn't an invention. Potters in Ukraine have used reduction firing for centuries, and the result is a vessel that feels honest in the hand — slightly raw, breathable, and built to be used rather than set on a shelf.

Fill it with mead at a feast, beer around a fire, or wine at the table. At 400 ml it holds a proper measure, and its weight sits well whether you're in costume at a Renaissance fair or simply pouring a drink at home. The shape carries the atmosphere of an old tavern without pretending to be a museum copy. It's a working piece of pottery, meant to be drunk from.

Features:

*Handmade — formed by hand, no molds, no mass production
*Material — natural clay, traditionally fired
*Firing — smoke-firing in a low-oxygen (reduction) kiln
*Finish — unglazed charcoal-black surface with a subtle metallic sheen
*Food safe — yes
*Unique — fire marks and tone vary from piece to piece
*Approximate dimensions — Height 12 cm (4.7 in) · Neck Ø 8.5 cm (3.3 in) · Base Ø 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
*Approximate capacity — 400 ml working volume (13.5 fl oz); up to 450 ml to the brim (15.2 fl oz)
*Approximate weight — 440 g (15.5 oz / 0.97 lb)

Perfect For:

- Medieval reenactment
- Renaissance fairs
- LARP
- Viking events and feasts
- History and fantasy lovers
- Collectors of handmade pottery
- Everyday drinking at home
- Handmade gifts with a story

Care Instructions:

- Hand wash only, soon after use
- Clean with baking soda and a soft cloth or sponge
- No dishwasher
- Don't leave it soaking
- Dry fully before storing
- Keep out of direct sunlight

Cared for this way, the clay holds up well over years of use.

Please Note:

Every goblet is made by hand, so size, tone, and the pattern of fire marks vary slightly from one piece to the next — that variation is part of the firing method, not a flaw. Colors may also look a little different on your screen depending on its display settings.

Why You'll Love It

- The black surface comes from smoke and flame, not paint or glaze
- No two goblets share the same fire pattern
- Unglazed clay stays matte and keeps a drink cool
- A full 400 ml measure for mead, beer, or wine
- Balanced 440 g weight that feels right in the hand
- Made by one maker using a centuries-old Ukrainian firing method
-Food safe and built for daily use, not just display