This hand-shaped terracotta vessel features a sleek, elongated ovoid form that tapers toward a narrow, integrated rim, crafted through traditional Pilin coiling. The exterior is defined by a sophisticated Mozaik treatment, where oversized, stylized floral blossoms are rendered using thousands of tiny, hand-cut glass shards in iridescent white and pale gold tones. These light-reflecting glass elements are inlaid against a smooth, metallic pewter-grey wash that serves as both the grout and the primary background color, providing a contemporary, high-sheen finish. The composition highlights the precision of the mosaic tiling, utilizing large-scale botanical silhouettes to transform a heavy clay base into a shimmering, architectural object that celebrates the intersection of Balinese hand-craft and modern, lustrous materials.
Hand-shaped Decorative Vessel
Terracotta (Clay) and Glass
Pilin (Coiling) and Mozaik (Mosaic) Assemblage
Hand-set glass tiling with a metallic pewter-wash grout
Pewter Grey, Iridescent White, and Pale Gold