Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Assignment #5 The Box

I am in love with this pen box.  I find the shape to be very pleasing to my eye.  I like how it has inlays on the box. I enjoyed reading how this box has a very simplistic structure and reminds me of the simple ways in which we can construct such beautiful pieces.
This incense box is very detailed and elaborate.  I like how the box has the small curved legs and I find it so interesting how the gold leaf and mother of pearl inlays can be added to these boxes.  I liked learning about this box and seeing how much effort was put into making this elaborate piece.
I am truly in awe over this covered box and tray.  It is so detailed and I love how the glaze brings that out.  It is so simple yet has the detail that brings out the great craftsmanship in the piece.  I know this sounds silly, but I think it is so darn cute.  I love seeing the technique of adding the pulled handle on the top and the small handles on the corners.
I am truly digging these hexagonal slab built boxes.  They just are really standing out to me and I just think of the variety of ways in which I could use them. I love that they are simple and can be used for many reasons, from in the kitchen as storage containers, to the living room for decoration. I just really enjoy simple pieces, with the earthy glaze that was added.

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