Its been a few days, very spotty internet connections despite being in the major metropolis of Athens. We left Istanbul for Athens a few days ago. This leg of the trip was my fathers suggestion and although I was very excited to come to Greece and see the ruins I had no idea how much pottery these folks made and how beautiful it is. Its such a departure from what we were looking at in Kutahya. I've had an old post card of a large amphora over my wheel for the last year or so and to suddenly walk through the museums and see pot after pot was amazing. Thier forms are full and simple and I've got more inspiration now than I ever imagined I would have come home with. There are lots of pictures and Ill post my favorites when I get them online. For now this will have to do. 16th century B.C.
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Alex: I know how you must have felt in the museums. Our visit to the Met last week in NY was the same. I have had photos of Egyptian pots that I like and seeing them in the museum was so great. I walked through the whole day with my mouth hanging open.
I just got a new wheel and now I want to go back to making coil pots, never content...........
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