The Aurum is the milk-fired version of DON's Pika — same character sculpt, but the traditional milk-firing process gives it a warm, golden tone you can't replicate with a glaze. We've had this one in our Melbourne store cabinet for collectors who want the Pika silhouette in a more grown-up finish.

Milk-Fired Gold Tone · Heat-Resistant Russian Clay · HMD-Ready Rim

Don Aurum Pika — Milk-Fired Golden Finish on a Daily-Use Bowl

Why We Stock This Bowl

• Traditional milk-firing process — increases clay density and gives the bowl its distinctive warm golden colour without using a glaze.
• Heat-resistant Russian clay body distributes heat evenly across the pack.
• ~15–20 g capacity sits in the daily-use sweet spot for one or two-person sessions.
• HMD-ready rim works cleanly with Kaloud Lotus, AOT Provost and similar rim-style devices.
• Limited-edition release — restocks are not guaranteed once current stock clears.

Fit & Compatibility

Standard stem fitting with a silicone grommet. Compatible with rim-style HMDs and standard foil setups.

Looking After It

• Always cool fully before any water contact.
• Warm-water rinse with a soft brush is plenty.
• Dry completely before storage.
• Milk-fired clay seasons over time and develops slightly improved heat retention.

Specifications

In the Box

• 1× Don Aurum Pika Shisha Bowl
• Grommet, HMD, charcoal and foil sold separately

What does milk firing actually do?

It's an old-school technique where the clay is treated with milk during the firing process. The result is a denser, more durable bowl with a warm gold tone baked into the clay itself — not a surface coating.

Is the Aurum more durable than the standard Pika?

Functionally yes — milk firing tightens the clay structure and the bowl tends to last longer than an unglazed clay piece, in our experience.

Shipping & Pickup

We dispatch from our Melbourne store with same-day dispatch on weekday orders placed before 2pm AEST. Free standard shipping on orders over $150 — or visit us in person at Melbourne's Shisha Store for same-day pickup.