Snail Jewelry Dish with Large Leaf, Ceramic dish with gold accents
Snails symbolize determination, endurance, and persistence - they are also a lovely reminder to take our time and enjoy the fast-moving world around us. This cute snail jewelry dish is one of a kind art piece - handcrafted, glazed and fired in my studio. A tiny snail sculpture sits near the imprint of a real Ligularia (leopard plant) leaf. This mischievous little snail has even taken a bite out of the leaf next to him - even the little nibble is an actual snail nibble on the real leaf.
This jewelry dish is made from smooth porcelain-like stoneware clay, dried, bisque fired, glazed, and high-fired once more at approximately 2200 degrees Fahrenheit. The ceramic dish is imprinted with an actual leaf and then handpainted with underglazes to accent the beautiful textures. The dish is then glazed and fired in the kiln. A 22kt real gold overglaze is applied and then fired a third time to bond it to the piece. The glazed finish is a glossy warm white, with beautiful natural variations found in a high fired finish.
This jewelry and incense holder is handmade from start to finish, entirely by me in my California studio, a labor of love that I hope will bring light and joy into your home.
Measurements: Approximately 5 inches wide