This particular Botanical Vessel is a dramatic study in stoneware, designed to serve as both an elevated sculptural centerpiece and a unique functional vessel. The form features a distinctive, deeply fluted stem that provides a strong architectural lift to the wide, organically shaped bowl. The complex, speckled glaze contrasts the linear base with the fluid, textured top, evoking marine or botanical forms.
The Maker's Mark: Honoring Imperfection
As is natural with high-fire stoneware, the intense heat of the kiln leaves its signature. You will observe a subtle line (a natural stress line or firing crack) where the bowl meets the stem.
For me, these are not flaws; they are signatures of the process—evidence of the clay's life and transformation. I find that these unique marks add depth, character, and history to the piece, making it genuinely one-of-a-kind. This line does not compromise the piece's structural durability or functionality.
Material Integrity and Utility
• Durable Stoneware: Crafted from high-fire stoneware, ensuring the vessel is robust and built for lasting presence in your home.
• Fully Food Safe: This piece is completely food safe, allowing it to transition seamlessly from a stunning decorative display to a unique serving vessel for fruit, dry goods, or other culinary items.
• Dual Focus: The vessel is designed to be both highly functional for daily use and intrinsically sculptural for display.
This particular Botanical Vessel is a dramatic study in stoneware, designed to serve as both an elevated sculptural centerpiece and a unique functional vessel. The form features a distinctive, deeply fluted stem that provides a strong architectural lift to the wide, organically shaped bowl. The complex, speckled glaze contrasts the linear base with the fluid, textured top, evoking marine or botanical forms.
The Maker's Mark: Honoring Imperfection
As is natural with high-fire stoneware, the intense heat of the kiln leaves its signature. You will observe a subtle line (a natural stress line or firing crack) where the bowl meets the stem.
For me, these are not flaws; they are signatures of the process—evidence of the clay's life and transformation. I find that these unique marks add depth, character, and history to the piece, making it genuinely one-of-a-kind. This line does not compromise the piece's structural durability or functionality.
Material Integrity and Utility
• Durable Stoneware: Crafted from high-fire stoneware, ensuring the vessel is robust and built for lasting presence in your home.
• Fully Food Safe: This piece is completely food safe, allowing it to transition seamlessly from a stunning decorative display to a unique serving vessel for fruit, dry goods, or other culinary items.
• Dual Focus: The vessel is designed to be both highly functional for daily use and intrinsically sculptural for display.
