Kutani, Japan – The Kutani kilns have been active since around 1655. Mid Century Showa Era – porcelain Jubako box Large Mid Century contemporary box with lidġ8th century porcelain reticulated incense burner My hand-build earthen and stoneware vessels are influenced by this symbolic gesture of how energy moves in and around organic objects to reshape their form, bounce light and crush the old to cast anew.”įunk Mariella- ‘ A place for both of us’ ,-earthenware, oxidation, low fire
“Coastal stones rolling ashore, crashing waves, eroding hillsides, the swirling ripple on water’s surface, and the vibrant colors and rhythmic patterns of the ocean’s flora and fauna provides me with endless intrigue and inspiration. Melanie Ferguson Ceramics – Lidded vessel from her Naked Raku series. ‘The Blue Heron of Blanco River’ – Debra SteidelĪ large vessel with a cobalt and zinc oxide crystalline glaze detailed with patches of manganese metallic bleed – Height 30″ width 12″Ĭharles Gluskoter – Oregon Potters – flickr Porcelain box with lid and patto – Berthold LofflerĬarved ceramic lidded vessel – Rachelle Chinnery Porcelain covered Jar – Adelaide Alsop Robineau Hexagonal box with lid – Dagobert Peche – Gmundner Keramik ‘Autumn’ – Lidded jar by Borts Medlock with Peublo dragonflies Lidded Art Deco box designed by Ilse Claussen for Rostrand Meiji Jubako Stacking Porcelain Serving BowlsĪrt Deco lidded vessel designed by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Raw glass and various glazes combine on the exterior surface in a variety of colors from deep blue and emerald green to a rusty orange and white. This lidded vessel was constructed with layers of clay mixed with perlite that burns out in the firing process leaving a rough interior / exterior. Kitsch ceramic Laurel & Hardy trinket box Hand carved geometric patterned jar – Mark Williamsīright cobalt and densely pigmented karakusa (scrolling arabesque pattern) are typical of Seto porcelain.Ĭeramic candy box – Jacques & Lusca Adnet The are just as popular now for the storage of small objects. Traditionally the 4 tiered boxes are filled with small entree sized dishes for New Years Eve and are then called osechi ryori (New Year’s cuisine). The correct term for the porcelain boxes is actually Danjo, while Jubako refers to the lacquered trays.
The Japanese jubako boxes displayed are a practical means to stack the bento trays making them more compact and keeping the food warm. Most are functional in nature and a selection of trinket/jewelry boxes, jars, censers, cigarette boxes, jubako boxes, covered pots and bowls are represented below. Lidded ceramic vessels come in a multitude of shapes and sizes. Put a lid on it ! – ceramic boxes, jubako, jars and pots