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The thumbnail fairly screamed classical pottery to me (well it more than whispered) even before I clicked on it and read your description.
I know you've received comments elsewhere about the base, but I find it refreshing to see a base that bucks the "it must be tucked under so it appears to float" trend.
Hi Brian, thank you for the nice comments. I have been reading some of the pottery books and find them interesting for design study. One i found really good so far is Ceramic Form by Peter Lane.
I like the base too. Just a wisp of reverse curve that says "This is the bottom." Just right amount of spalting; not too much, not too little.
Another source of classical forms is "The Styles of Ornament" by Alexander Speltz. Dover paperback available since 1959; German original 1910. Copyright free.
Thanks Baitbegger! You may try your local library for some good books for starters, they can access from the library system if they don't have the one you want
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