Illustrated
is a simple mug made by Bill Klock back in the 1990s. Thrown in stoneware with
an iron slip under a Cardew Shino the decoration was made through the slip
while it was still wet. Bill made this mug shortly after working in South Korea
with Onggi potters and though not blatantly, it shows some influences of his
year long stay. It is a straight forward and direct mug that has a no frills
attitude and a comfortable handle and it and its mate has been in use in our
household for about 20 years for everything from schnapps, baked beans, cole
slaw, nuts, hot chocolate and everything in between. There is a subtle richness
to the pot that is made infinitely better while in use as many great pots can
testify. Thanks Bill.
"A
home-made friend wears longer than one you buy in the market." Austin
O'Malley (1858-1932)
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