Suzanne L.E. Tourtillott, Editor

The most intimate of objects, ceramic cups have long been vessels for the artistic imagination. Designed to be held and caressed, they invite the hand and engage the senses. From hand built to wheel thrown, functional to sculptural, round to square, organic to avant-garde, the cups that grace these pages are unique expressions of ceramic mastery. Whether inspired by ancient pottery or contemporary conceptual art, the works in this eclectic collection represent today's best.