Blessing Bowl - Tui Tui Tui
Blessing Bowl - Tui Tui Tui
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Blessing Bowl – Three Tūī
For me, the Tūī represents strength, guidance, a free spirit and the protection of love.
Three Tūī come together around this vessel, their movement and connection creating the heart of the artwork. There are no words on this piece - the birds, the form and the hand-painted detail are what give this bowl its meaning.
This one-of-a-kind Blessing Bowl is individually made and hand painted by me in my studio in Aotearoa. The organic form is shaped by hand, with the Tūī and fine details painted and etched directly onto the clay.
The matte black and white exterior contrasts with the lustrous gold interior, giving the bowl a beautiful depth and warmth.
Made by me
Each Blessing Bowl is made slowly and individually, from shaping the clay through to painting, etching and finishing.
No two vessels can ever be exactly the same. Small variations in the shape, surface and painted detail are part of the handmade process and make your bowl an original piece of Amber Smith ceramic art.
Made to stand on its own as an artwork, this is a piece to display, live with and treasure.
A little more about your bowl
One-of-a-kind handmade ceramic vessel
Three hand-painted Tūī
Hand painted and etched using sgraffito
Lustrous gold glazed interior
Matte black and white exterior
Individually made and finished by me in Aotearoa
No words — the imagery is the artwork
Approx. 170mm high × 200mm wide
Dimensions and Care Instructions
The Details
Moth Dimensions
Large Moth 1 - approx. 205 × 95 mm
Large Moth 2 - approx. 120 × 120 mm
Large Moth 3 - approx. 210 × 75 mm
Medium Moth 1 - approx. 140 × 60 mm
Medium Moth 1 - approx. 75 × 60 mm
Small Moth - approx. 100 × 45 mm
Moth Brooch 1 - approx. 90 ×40 mm
Moth Brooch 2 - approx. 70 ×45 mm
Aroha Heart Dimensions
Aroha Heart - approx. 150 × 120 mm
Manu Bird Dimensions
Tūī - approx. 190 × 80 mm
Pīwakawaka - approx. 120× 100 mm
Blessing Bowl Care Instructions
The golden glaze inside each bowl is actual metal! The glaze used is rich in copper and manganese (and some other secret ingredients) - this means that it is not food safe. I'm sure that you would not use this bowl for your cereal but it has to be said :)
The blessing bowls are deliberately matte on the outside. Long term use of water in your bowl will stain it, especially if there is plant material decaying in the water.