Copper Basket HCS Web in heavyweight stainless steel with

in heavyweight stainless steel with satin finish

Akio finishes the vessel by applying different colored slips (liquid clay)—a technique he has refined over the last 30 years—to create richly varied surfaces that are a joy to see and touch

This piece will go on sale as part of Group 3 on Thursday July 28

It's fun way to get every kid started on a journey in color

Copper Basket HCS Web in heavyweight stainless steel withThis basket is hand crafted from copper wire using a combination of kiku dashi (chrysanthemum pattern) and kikko ami (tortoise shell netting) weaving techniques. Use it to hold everything from fruit to bread or anything else you can think of. Copper takes on an amber hue through continued use resulting in a lovely patina over time.