{"product_id":"smyrna","title":"Smyrna","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe belongs neither to the earth nor to the sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe flows between them, carrying the memory of both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after the ancient city on the Aegean coast of Anatolia, Smyrna is a reflection on the eternal relationship between water, life, and the feminine spirit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Chalchiuhtlicue, the Aztec goddess known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe of the Jade Skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, she embodies water as a source of life, renewal, and transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its sculptural handles, curled feet, and hand-painted details, the vessel recalls an ancient ceremonial object, as though it were holding fragments of stories passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmyrna is a celebration of the invisible threads connecting cultures, the cycles of nature, and the quiet power of constantly becoming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is individually shaped, sculpted, drawn, and painted by hand in my London studio, making it entirely one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated as an ode to water, feminine creation, and the stories that flow across time and place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Stoneware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnique: Hand-built, hand-sculpted, hand-drawn \u0026amp; hand-painted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Glossy glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse: Decorative vessel\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Size: 34 x 14 x 16 cm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle with care. Gently clean with a soft, damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece has a small crack at its base, which does not affect its stability when used for decorative display. This has been taken into consideration and is reflected in the price.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruka Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63022326743427,"sku":"RUKA-SMY-001","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/1276\/8643\/files\/smyrna-handmade-sculptural-ceramic-vessel.jpg?v=1792851659","url":"https:\/\/rukaceramics.com\/products\/smyrna","provider":"Ruka Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}