The Blooming Story of Mustardseed & Moonshine.VOB

An afternoon with Hann Paruth at her Angkor Pottery Centre, 201002

"Pasodoble" en el Casón del Retiro

Michael Pugh tile painting.

Blue and white Dog water bowls.

Lotus Water Bowl by Michael Pugh

June Bowls.

John Perceval Angel playing the cello.

John's precious angels are a joy to the world.

Stoneware ceramics in the studio on a lovely early winter's day. 13/5/2011.

Studio of Michael Pugh 13/5/2011

Michael's Blues.

A wonderful painting by Joe Furlonger.

The usurper.

In the world of the blue and white, a little contrast has been added.  A work in progress in the studio of Michael Pugh.

A water bowl for the dog in your life.

Here are some memories of a wonderful Dog called Bonita who was the love of our life for her great humour and bravery.

Octopus plate by Michael Pugh.

Cranes flying out of the Lotus Pond.

Here is a lovely plate by Michael Pugh with a crane image.

Oscar Wilde speaking earnestly......

"I find it harder and harder every day to live up to my blue china."

Thanks to my Blue friend in Miami for all the blues.

Elizabeth's Mexican Blues.

These beautiful plates and jars were bought in Mexico and have a freshness and clarity which is enchanting.

A divine Ming Cat Pot

This wonderful cat transcends time as he gazes at us.

Korean Celedons

A Korean Foliated Celadon Dish, the Well Divided from the Sides by the Inclusion of a Single Incised Line.




Korean ceramics of the Koryo Period chiefly comprise of Celadon wares, although influenced by Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) Yue Celadons they are distinctly Korean, although there is a geological connection between the Yue and Korean celadon kilns which might add to the similarity in appearance between the two. The distinct colours achieved by Korean potters owe much to the raw materials employed. The presence of iron and iron oxide as well as manganese oxide in the clay, and quartz particles in the glaze give these celadons their unique appearance. Firing temperatures were commonly around 1150ºC, and the level of oxygen within the kiln was dramatically reduced at some stage of the firing; this is known as a reducing, rather than an oxidizing atmosphere. Koryo celadon are often plain, but decoration included incised, carved, impressed, or inlaid designs. The inlaid designs are distinctly Korean, metallic compounds like iron oxide (black or brown), copper oxide (red), and even occasionally gold colourings were added to slip which them was rubbed into an impressed design producing the look of an inlay.