{"product_id":"ash-mug","title":"Ash Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay Mackie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh temperature porcelain, ash glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonologue:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a mug, I offer direct evidence of my maker’s energy, skill, and virtue. A communion is likely, which is consummated by the act of drinking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am a sculpture, crafted with intention. I am intended to have a presence of dramatic stillness which speaks of the earth. I present myself to be held, and kissed. When empty, I suggest and anticipate the ritual act of drinking. My essence is the mystery of inside\/outside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this way I can mediate an intimate connection, and create a special status for an otherwise mundane action. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ray Mackie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63547018117489,"sku":"MUGMONO-0526-RM1","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/6762\/0465\/files\/ash.mugs.1_02b32668-a0bc-4a00-9fc7-2df02584460d.jpg?v=1777740095","url":"https:\/\/vervefinecraft.ca\/products\/ash-mug","provider":"Verve Fine Craft Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}