Description

Cup with Mercury Labyrinth

The Mercury Labyrinth cup is handmade on a potter's spindle from grey-white clay. Its interior is covered with black clay. On the outside, it is engraved with the symbol of the labyrinth of connection or Mercury's labyrinth. It is highlighted in black. It is glazed with a suitable glaze (LOT15) on the surfaces where it comes into contact with foodstuffs. The height of the cup is 11 cm, the diameter 10 cm. The symbol of the labyrinth, which has its own meaning and impact, both for the user and for the surroundings in which it is placed, gives it a special significance in terms of its use and appearance.

Pottery art clay design by Polona Zajc

Cup with Mercury Labyrinth is part of the collection of cups with sculpted labyrinths Pottery art clay design by Polona Zajc. It is the symbol of the labyrinth that gives it its distinctive character, which distinguishes it from other cups. There are nine different labyrinths, and seven of them have their own mirror shapes, so there are 16 different cups in the collection. Each has its own purpose and meaning, and the labyrinth on it gives its own influence to the wearer of the cup and the room in which it is located.

The labyrinth of connection

The labyrinth of connection has the property of connecting things and people that at first glance appear to be separate. Passing through it encourages all kinds of communication. Labyrinths are sources of power that have a profound effect on those who walk through them, even if only in their minds, with their eyes, as in the case of labyrinths carved in ceramics. But they also have an impact on the surroundings in which they are located. The Mercury Labyrinth, as it can also be called, especially the present expressive form, has an influence on improving human relations, friendship and cordiality. Its use will improve clarity of mind, logic, speed of thinking and understanding. On a physical level, the Labyrinth of Connection represents growth and development. Therefore, the Labyrinth is suitable for young people who are maturing. Children and young people grow and play and in this game they test the success of particular strategies to get through life most easily.