NEW! 4 1/2" Trinket Bowl - Stone/Glass
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Category: |
New Arrivals, Home decorations, Dishware, Gifts, Pottery, Stained Glass |
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SKU: |
030426B09 |
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Price: |
$15.00 |
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Artist: |
Sueann Smith |
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Size: |
Medium |
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Color: |
Various |
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Make: |
Stoneware, Stained Glass, Mixed Media |
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Origin: |
USA |
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Oh, this one is special. This isn’t just a trinket dish — it’s a tiny portal.
Let me show you what makes it irresistible.
At first glance, you notice the contrast. The outer rim is beautifully understated — a soft, speckled white glaze with an earthy, handcrafted feel. It has that artisan quality that says, “Yes, this was thoughtfully made.” The subtle speckling gives it warmth and texture, keeping it from feeling overly polished or manufactured.
And then your eye drops to the center.
That stained-glass-style bottom is mesmerizing. Layers of turquoise, deep ocean blue, and hints of mossy bronze ripple outward in concentric circles. The crackled, crystalline texture catches the light like shattered glass suspended in resin — almost like looking into a tide pool or the eye of a storm frozen in time.
It feels aquatic. Elemental. Alive.
The circular depth pulls you in — like a miniature galaxy, but make it coastal chic. Depending on the lighting, it can feel tranquil and serene… or dramatic and moody. It’s one of those pieces that looks different in morning light versus candlelight.
Functionally? Perfect for rings, earrings, or a favorite watch. But honestly, it’s just as compelling sitting empty on a nightstand, entry table, or desk. Drop your keys in it, and suddenly your everyday routine feels curated.
This is the kind of piece that sparks comments:
“Where did you get that?”
“Is that glass?”
“Is that resin?”
“No, it’s ceramic?!”
It blends craftsmanship with artistry — earthy meets luminous.
If you love pieces that feel like they hold a story — something coastal, slightly mystical, and undeniably handmade — this trinket dish is a little treasure all on its own.
My work is driven by an insistent need to make — to explore, experiment, and stay in conversation with materials. I work across multiple mediums, clay, glass, paint, fiber. I let the process guide the outcome rather than forcing a fixed result. What’s made is often taken apart, reshaped, or returned to the beginning.
I draw inspiration from the natural world and from the quiet details of everyday life — the mundane, the overlooked, the in-between. I’m interested in cycles: forming, breaking down, and becoming something new.
I approach my practice with openness and curiosity, allowing room for wonder, failure, and transformation. What comes before is carried forward. The work evolves through repetition, pressure, attention, and time.
At its core, my work is about staying present — paying attention, working honestly, and honoring change as part of the process. - Sueann Smith