Continuing to process ideas, I have made a couple more pots including one rimmed, jug-like vessel and my interpretation of a 'Tantalus Cup'. I chose to use the 'Tantalus Cup' as inspiration because its something specific yet unidentifiable if unfamiliar with the concept. This first iteration is an tester to see if the siphon works and if it does I will make a more realised version for the exhibition. The rimmed vessel is something I've been playing with in the last couple pots, inspired by Roman Amphora and some examples of English pottery, and they've became some of my favourites. Although taken inspiration from elements from the previous pots they don't have the double spout aspect from previous pots so I want to play with that next in future pots.
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| 'Amphora' 750-600BC Cyprus |
Tantalus Cup (Pythagorean Cup)
A Tantalus cup (also known as a Pythagoras cup, Greedy Cup, Cup of Justice or a Pythagorean cup) is a practical joke device in a form of a drinking cup, credited to Pythagoras of Samos (although little to no evidence prove this). When it is filled beyond a certain point, a siphoning effect causes the cup to drain its entire contents through the base. The cup can be used to learn about greed.
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| Function of the 'Tantalus Cup' |