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Handmade ceramic Hedgehog and his friend Snail is miniature statue and tea pet for Gongfu cha.

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 Hedgehog height 1.38 in, length 1.77 in. Getting into your hands, Hedgehog and his friend Snail only evoke positive emotions! Nice texture not prickly but expressive needles, smiling face, black kind eyes and big ears. Hedgehog is a symbol of self-defense. In Feng shui  the Hedgehog is a symbol of security, openness, friendliness and joy. Prickles pierce the world of darkness and either defeats it or gives it a jolt. Ancient legends say that Hedgehog is wise enough, and even God listened to his advice! In China, such an animal is associated with kindness. Hedgehog brings joy and prosperity to the house.

The Snail is a symbol of patience and perseverance because of its slowness. Time (the burden on the shoulders) does not deprive the Snail of the ability to victoriously raise antennae above its head. Due to the horns appearing and disappearing, the Snail is considered a symbol of the cyclic nature of the processes. It is also a symbol of time and evolution. Through the labyrinth of the clam shell spiral, man comprehends the meaning of time. Because the Snail always hides its body in the house, it is a symbol of modesty. This feature reminds about thrift and even greed - «I carry everything with me».

I’ve also given this product its own individual meaning. For me, above all, Hedgehog and Snail are a symbol of friendship and alliance between the two personalities. And what he can become for you is for you to decide. In any case, unusual and lovely sculpture. It will please you or it will be a beautiful gift with meaning for your loved ones.

It is made of three types of clay. The main one is white, but after two burns it has become a slightly beige (sandy) color. The eyes and nose of the Hedgehog are made of black clay. Its legs and the sink of the snail are made of terracotta clay. To accentuate the texture of the leaf, a glossy black glaze was applied to it, giving the effect of depth. If you look closely, you can see the pores.

All our products are copyrighted. They are and will be in a single copy. Each product has meaning and philosophy. But if you want, you can give it your own personal history and name. The products are made of Ukrainian clay but using a small amount of Spanish clay. I use engobe and high-quality glaze to finish the figures. Clay is burned twice at 960 and 1080 degrees Celsius in an electric kiln designed for firing ceramic products. Clay and glazes are led free and food safe.

 

Thank you for your interest in my figurines and for reading to the end. Have a good mood. See you at the Terracotta GRYF store.

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Wonderful creations and fast shipping to the U.S. Highly recommended.
Doug S. 09/25/2023, 07:53
I discovered GRYF through a comment on r/tea, and went on to buy two figurines that resonated with me. Igor is a consummate artist whose work appears old and new, elegant and rustic at the same time. A true scholar's object for my tea table.
ek k 09/26/2022, 14:22
My second purchase of handmade figurines by terracotta gryf. It's always wonderful and detailed work. And top quality. Made and packed with care and love.
Jacqueline 08/01/2022, 09:36
Igor's pieces are full of character and soul. His Running Rhino is my second tea pet from him, and just like the first, the figurine was shipped very quickly and safely, accompanied by a small rolled painting to match. These tea pets are fine art made by a conscientious man and reliable seller. Thank you, Igor.
Aaron F 07/23/2022, 14:47
Wow! A customized meerkat just for my team I could not be more pleased with the details and care that you made my tea pet. 1000 thank yous!!!
Frank 07/04/2022, 10:25
Bought a lovely teapet turtle a while ago, the ink drawing that came with was just as beautiful- so when I saw the drawing of the whale I instantly sent a message to buy it.
Thank you for your fast and reliable communication , your beautiful Art and looking forward to keeping an eye out for your creations!
Maren 06/29/2022, 13:53
The bunny was just fantastic. Such expressive work and so unique. The packaging adds another layer to the experience as well. It will add joy to my tea time.
Nicole 06/28/2022, 10:10
Thank you so much for the wonderful custom art of my pup! It is perfect!
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Fahad AlAbduljader 04/08/2022, 12:35
A great gift to myself! Masterwork figurines for tea sessions! I bought severals from this tallented artist and the quality and craftmanship always amazes me! Details are stunning and colors are even more pronounced when tea is poured on the figurine! Thank you for the added fun to my tea table!
Daniel Denommee 02/27/2022, 06:07
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