SUNNY IDEAL

We had our first day of real sunshine here today, the first in a long time so I took the opportunity to move some pots around and let the sun shine down on this small pot. Besides being a gift from Warren MacKenzie way back in the 90s, I have always been quite fond of this amber celadon and wood ash glazed "utensil holder" for the purposeful form, the wonderful texture, the thick, durable mouth and the applied feet which change the shadow line of the pot. Thrown out of porcelain, this pot has a great weight to it, made to stand up to the rigors of daily use for which it was intended though it is used infrequently here instead holding a place of reverence as well as serving as an ideal about what it means to truly be a functional pot.