{"product_id":"black-smoked-fired-pottery-goblet-medieval-viking-chalice-400-ml","title":"Black Smoked-Fired Pottery Goblet - Medieval Viking Chalice 400 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Handmade — formed by hand, no molds, no mass production\u003cbr\u003e*Material — natural clay, traditionally fired\u003cbr\u003e*Firing — smoke-firing in a low-oxygen (reduction) kiln\u003cbr\u003e*Finish — unglazed charcoal-black surface with a subtle metallic sheen\u003cbr\u003e*Food safe — yes\u003cbr\u003e*Unique — fire marks and tone vary from piece to piece\u003cbr\u003e*Approximate dimensions — Height 12 cm (4.7 in) · Neck Ø 8.5 cm (3.3 in) · Base Ø 6.5 cm (2.6 in)\u003cbr\u003e*Approximate capacity — 400 ml working volume (13.5 fl oz); up to 450 ml to the brim (15.2 fl oz)\u003cbr\u003e*Approximate weight — 440 g (15.5 oz \/ 0.97 lb)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Medieval reenactment\u003cbr\u003e- Renaissance fairs\u003cbr\u003e- LARP\u003cbr\u003e- Viking events and feasts\u003cbr\u003e- History and fantasy lovers\u003cbr\u003e- Collectors of handmade pottery\u003cbr\u003e- Everyday drinking at home\u003cbr\u003e- Handmade gifts with a story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Hand wash only, soon after use\u003cbr\u003e- Clean with baking soda and a soft cloth or sponge\u003cbr\u003e- No dishwasher\u003cbr\u003e- Don't leave it soaking\u003cbr\u003e- Dry fully before storing\u003cbr\u003e- Keep out of direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCared for this way, the clay holds up well over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The black surface comes from smoke and flame, not paint or glaze\u003cbr\u003e- No two goblets share the same fire pattern\u003cbr\u003e- Unglazed clay stays matte and keeps a drink cool\u003cbr\u003e- A full 400 ml measure for mead, beer, or wine\u003cbr\u003e- Balanced 440 g weight that feels right in the hand\u003cbr\u003e- Made by one maker using a centuries-old Ukrainian firing method\u003cbr\u003e-Food safe and built for daily use, not just display\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MedievalUA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51377753293106,"sku":null,"price":32.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2486\/9938\/files\/black-pottery-viking-goblet-400ml-on-table_jpg.jpg?v=1782477624","url":"https:\/\/medievalua.com\/products\/black-smoked-fired-pottery-goblet-medieval-viking-chalice-400-ml","provider":"MedievalUA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}