175. Ralph Nuara, chopstick rests
Nuara is a potter in Minneapolis. For other examples of his work, see his Instagram account @ralphnuara.
Red clay. Slip decorated in white and black with clear glaze; base left unglazed. Weight: 20 g (3/4 oz). Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm (1-3/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/2 in).
The pair began as a strip of clay used to secure a partially dried pot to a wheel for shaping and trimming. The strip was then decorated, dried, snapped in half, and then fired. There is a groove down the middle to serve as the chopstick resting place.
Slip-decorated in white and black. The top side was then coated with a clear glaze. The bottom was left unglazed.
Ingenious reuse of materials.
Purchased from Nuara in January 2022.
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