Description
Overview
Hand-built, unglazed terracotta novelty piece: two small cups connected by a continuous chain of interlocking links, worked from a single mass of clay without separately joined pieces – a demonstration of potter’s hand-building skill. Likely Indian village terracotta, possibly West Bengal or Orissa, though a specific regional attribution could not be confirmed.
Design & Craftsmanship
Function & Form: Two small bell-shaped, flared-rim cups joined by a hand-formed continuous chain, functioning as a decorative skill-demonstration piece rather than tableware.
Artistry & Ornamentation: Each cup rim carries a punched/incised triangular-dot decorative band; the connecting chain shows expected hand-forming asymmetry.
Structural Base: Unglazed terracotta throughout; no maker’s mark.
Condition Report
Surface Condition: No chips or breaks visible; the connecting chain is delicate and structurally vulnerable, requiring careful handling and packing.
Structural Integrity: Stable if handled carefully; fragile at the chain links. This item is sold “as-is” with all associated patina and wear inherent to its age and history as part of the Craft World Tours Collection.
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