This pot literally just
arrived here and was sitting on my desk when the light was just right and
snapped this picture. My immediate impression of my new desk-mate was that I had
come over the edge of a crater and was about to descend into the abyss of the
form. The description may be a bit dramatic but one of the profound things
about pottery (and other handmade objects) is that they stir our emotions and
conjure up experiences and memories that are actual or fantasy in nature. This
particular detail shot belongs to a rather uncommon (?) all natural Shigaraki
vase with perhaps one of the most unique surfaces I have seen in some time. I
will get around to posting a photo of the vase at some point as well as making
a much deserved video slideshow of the pot when I can get around to it. What I
can tell you as evidenced by the photo is that the vase has a eye catching
landscape composed of various vistas of ash built up in both traditional and unique
ways with some vivid tones turning the clay interior a rather interesting
landscape that is easy to appreciate.
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