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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"A Tribute to the Endangered Regent Honey Eater" is a functional, illustrated vessel in Cool Ice Porcelain from the "Australiana" series.
"A Tribute to the Endangered Regent Honey Eater," is from the "Australiana" series. Wheel-formed with Cool Ice Porcelain, this functional vessel features a watercolour-like design, highlighting the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater and emphasises the bird’s unique connection with eucalyptus flora. The clear glaze finish enhances its vivid imagery while ensuring durability. This fully functional vessel could be used to store jewellery or precious small items.
Cool Ice Porcelain is a premium ceramic clay known for its silky smooth texture and brilliant white finish, ideal for creating intricate and delicate works of art. This versatile clay offers exceptional workability and strength, making it perfect for both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
A celebration of the forms and colours of Australia
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clear glaze total coverage
This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
A ceramic art technique that uses the clay surface as canvas to be illustrated with line and colour techniques. These methods allow for detailed, vibrant designs that make each piece a true work of art.
This unique ceramic piece features a thrown vessel that has been intentionally altered, creating an intriguing interplay between form and function. The artist's skillful manipulation of the clay while on the wheel, followed by deliberate modifications, results in a striking and unconventional work that challenges traditional notions of ceramic vessels.

About the artist
Frances Smith CeramicsCreating Elegance in Clay. Discover hand-crafted, functional vessels blending artistry and utility to enhance modern home decor with unique, thoughtful designs. Each piece, a testament to the beauty of functional art, infuses daily life with beauty and elegance.
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