Jim Malone Celadon Yunomi

A wheel thrown cylindrical vessel with a slight waist and foot by Jim Malone, Burnby, York, England, circa 2002. The stoneware object, made by one of Britain's foremost potters, is inspired by and can be referred to as a yunomi, a style of Japanese drinking cup.

The object has an abstract,  briskly etched grass decoration; a traditional Japanese-inspired motif favoured by Jim Malone. The piece has been glazed in a transparent celadon glaze, thinly coating the object with an attractive green hue.  In some areas, the glaze has pooled, creating a deeper green colour and decorative craqueleur. This effect is particularly noticeable on the object's waist and interior.

The absence of a handle and the astonishingly ergonomic shape of this vessel are in keeping with traditional yunomi which are intended to be cradled in your hands to savour the warmth and aroma of your drink. The object can also be used as a vase.