Bidspirit auction | A contemporary raku-fired ceramic figurine

A contemporary raku-fired ceramic figurine of a standing penguin, attributed to The Fenix pottery studio in South Africa. The piece features a stylized form with a high-gloss black glaze applied to the head, back, and wings. The base reveals the dark, unglazed clay body and retains a printed adhesive label reading Handmade in South Africa. The underside also features various markings, including the incised letters ZRN, HN, and BNY, along with partially rubbed characters N L applied in a light-coloured slip.