Event Horizon - Astronomical and Terrestrial Images

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Tile Mosaic230 viewsI don't know whether there is a specific artistic term that applies to this type of composite-tile design, so I just call it a "tile mosaic." Regardless, I found this a particularly pleasing example of the genre.Sep 27, 2019
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Doughnut-Shaped Wine Decanter288 viewsI don't know the specific name of this type of decanter, either in Turkish or any other language; I think the shape is designed to facilitate cooling of the contents.Sep 27, 2019
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Blue Plate Special235 viewsMany shades of blue, from very light to very dark.Sep 27, 2019
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Fruit of the Wheel246 viewsThe lid has now been added, and the teapot is ready for decoration and firing in the kiln.Sep 27, 2019
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Vases, Urns and Plates242 viewsI wondered at the purpose of the indentations in the large plate at the top of the display.Sep 27, 2019
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Here's my handle206 viewsThe potter carefully attaches the handle.Sep 27, 2019
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But where's my handle?196 viewsThe spout is attached; the next step will be to apply the handle.Sep 27, 2019
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Here's my spout210 viewsThe potter applies the spout to the body of the teapot.Sep 27, 2019
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The Potter's Wheel297 viewsThe potter treated us to a demonstration of how a teapot is turned out on the potter's wheel.Sep 27, 2019
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I'm a little teapot, short and stout...191 viewsLooks more like a teapot now. The potter has formed the spout, and is getting ready to slap it on.Sep 27, 2019
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Stage 2279 viewsAt this point the new creation looks more like a vase than a teapot, but that will soon change.Sep 27, 2019
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Upside-down Medusa Head266 viewsWhy is this head placed upside-down? Legend says that it was to ward off the evil power of the Medusa's gaze, which turned people to stone. Did people really think that a marble carving could have such powers? Or was there a more practical reason?Sep 20, 2019
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