Butterfly Ginkgo Cookie Jar

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The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree , the Ginkgo Biloba, or "Butterfly Ginkgo", which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings, gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant. Executed at the highest level of handcraftsmanship, each piece is rendered in solid brass with hand etched cocoon-shaped vessels. The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of the handcrafted process, capturing the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael's work.

"The first time I saw this tree, it literally looked like it had been completely overtaken by butterflies... as if they would all take flight the moment I walked too close or made a noise. The idea that the leaves could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me, like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye."

DETAILS
  • 10" H x 7.5"W,  5" Dia Lid/Opening, 135 Oz.
MATERIALS
  • Nickelplate
  • Oxidized Brass
  • Goldtone
  • Glass

      • Not dishwasher safe
      • Wipe with soft cloth
      • Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or scouring
      pads that can scratch and dull metal surfaces
      • Avoid any detergent with lemon or other acidic agents
      • Do not soak, even in plain water, or leave unwashed
      overnight
      • As with all glass, avoid hitting against other hand
      surfaces, particularly at the edges

      Michael is highly inspired by his surroundings and often makes sculptures of objects that might otherwise be overlooked in the everyday. Nature is his biggest muse, as is the handmade process.

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      If your Michael Aram selection does not entirely meet your satisfaction, we will gladly exchange or refund your purchase, exclusive of delivery charges and any discounts applied, within 30 days from the date of delivery. *Food and beverage items are not eligible for return or exchange.

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      “There is a tremendous reflection of our own humanity in handmade objects When you make things by hand, somehow that energy, that tension, that passion, all gets absorbed into the object Objects are powerful They trace history, trace our passage through time, they capture memories for generations.” ~ M. 

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