Ann Mallory (1949; USA)  

Pair of Contemplation Vessels
ca 2002
Whiteware
Green vessel ht. 7, dia 15 in. 
Black vessel ht. 6.25, dia. 16.25 in.

Natural form and texture, and the human emotions it evokes, are a never-ending source of inspiration for Mallory. Though many of the Contemplation Vessels can contain water and be placed in the garden for meditation or to attract birds, Mallory makes her work to have presence, to be enough when alone.

Three inch hairline on black stopper.