GRAB KNOB, LIFT LID

The idea and execution are simple enough, thrown stoneware covered bowl and lid covered over in black and white slip and then combed for decoration. I like making covered serving bowls quite a bit, the forms, uses and possibilities are almost endless as are their uses not to mention size from singles to large pieces intended for gatherings. I like to focus on smaller family oriented sizes for two to four people of which this would do quite well, it is easy to carry and the knob friendly to almost any size hand and fit to serve its hidden contents. The knob was made out of a left over thick piece of slab that I then paddled and folded to create a means in which to operate this complex mechanism; grab knob, lift lid. I also like the mystery of a covered pot, does it contain cale or brussel sprouts, heaven forbid or homemade mashed potatoes with scallions and herbs, your guess is as good as mine though I prefer the latter. I made a group of these in varying size, shapes and surfaces and with different knobs though it is likely that Oribe will not be my first choice here rather depending on either an amber or soda blue glaze to show off the shape and surface. Though the use is entirely up to where ever this ends up, hopefully nothing soggy or alien will fill the volume of this rather simple pot for any that end up on my table.