Sleeping Bear Among the Blueberries Jewelry Holder, Ceramic Dish
This sleeping giant has found a peaceful spot among the blueberries, creating a special jewelry holder or trinket tray to inspire some forest magic in your home. Bears appear throughout the stories and folklore of cultures all around the world, and they symbolize protection, courage, strength, and a bit of playfulness. A sleeping bear also symbolizes transformation and regeneration, as they hibernate through the winter. This sleeping bear jewelry dish is handcrafted, glazed and fired in my studio. This bear keeps watch over this beautiful ceramic dish, a spot for your rings, earrings, or other jewelry.
This ceramic leaf dish is made from smooth porcelain-like stoneware clay, dried, bisque fired, glazed, and high-fired once more at approximately 2200 degrees Fahrenheit. The dish is imprinted with delicate oregano flowers that I have transformed into "blueberry bushes", handpainted to accent the intricate detail. The brown bear is handpainted and glazed as well, and is the charming centerpiece of the leaf dish.
The glaze is a glossy soft clear, warm white on the underside. Real 22kt gold overglaze is applied to the rim in a special process, and the dish is fired a third time to bond the gold to the piece. It's a labor intensive process that gives a special finishing touch.
This jewelry holder is handmade from start to finish, entirely by me in my California studio. Each piece is a labor of love that I hope will bring light and joy into your home.
Measurements:
Approximately 5 inches wide
Slight variations and organic shapes in handcrafted ceramics are what make them perfectly unique pieces of art.