glass flower vases

A hungry hummingbird hovers over a single flower in Yudi Suardi's skillfully crafted sculpture. The Balinese artisan hand carves the bird and flower from jempinis wood, using a benalu wood base with a naturally flat bottom to support the carving. Nearby, a handblown glass vase completes the sculpture with a glossy blue finish.

Two ornate medallions complement one another — one curved and ornate, the other squared and geometric. Five filigree teardrops host diminutive flowers, evoking a dance from bygone times. By Michael Krainer, this handcrafted necklace features a precious piece of Roman glass, which began life as a vase, jug, or vessel. Uncovered from ancient Roman archaeological sites in modern-day Israel, and sourced from a reputable antique dealer authorized by the Israeli government, each piece not only bears the marks of its past life as a household or temple object, but also has been transformed by the very earth in which it rested.