{"title":"Grotesque Vessels","description":"\u003cp\u003eReceptacles for the profane. From mutated chalices to fleshy urns, these hand-sculpted vessels are curated to hold the ashes of convention.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"weeping-conch-candle-holder","title":"The Weeping Conch — Sculpted Conch Shell Candle Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the flame goes out, the eye falls dark. What the fire leaves behind, it keeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Relic Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Weeping Conch is a conch shell candle holder built from natural shell, air-dry clay, and resin. A sculpted eye and sealed surface give it the presence of a relic while preserving its use as a vessel. Each piece varies in contour and size with the shell selected, and includes a wax-filling toolkit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLore \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Weeping Conch belongs to Crime \u0026amp; Punishment, a series devoted to vessels marked by memory, grief, and aftermath. It is not a neutral candle holder. It is a conch shell relic altered into a watchful form: part vessel, part specimen, part visible record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAnomalies \u0026amp; Forging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece begins with an individually selected natural conch shell. Clay anatomy is sculpted directly onto the shell and sealed with resin to sharpen the eye detail and stabilize the surface. No molds are used. Striping, lip shape, contour, and minor surface irregularities shift from shell to shell, so no two pieces resolve in exactly the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Proof Fields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural conch shell, air-dry clay, resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.1–7.1 in overall; varies by shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural shell surface, sculpted clay anatomy, sealed resin eye detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to order; each shell unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay \/ Use Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candle holder; sculptural vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wax-filling toolkit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to order; 20–30 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships as soon as the piece is complete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContainment Protocols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse on a stable, heat-safe surface and never leave a burning flame unattended. Natural shell variation and minor hand-sculpted surface differences are inherent to the piece and should be expected as part of its final form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Artisan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to: Inuki (犬喜) and Yoori (尤里_yoori)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Awhisker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43796850868310,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/9462\/9718\/files\/9e2895d6acd676d0237d75788b37e192_1294d725-0696-458e-8069-6b297bf7dcf6.webp?v=1777622202"},{"product_id":"awhisker-alien-vessel-ceramic","title":"Abyssal Vessel | Eldritch Ceramic Candle Holder | One of One","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe glaze did not choose its colors. Crimson pooled where the fire held longest; teal bled outward along every raised edge where the heat released first. At the center, a vortex — not decorative, not incidental — holds the geometry of the vessel in a gravitational logic that has no name in any terrestrial record. Whatever civilization pressed this form from clay and flame left no other evidence of its existence. Only this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLore \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged at the intersection of fire and an unknown intent, this vessel carries the formal logic of a civilization that did not document itself. The crimson surface reads as cooled lava; the teal edges as the residue of something stellar. The vortex at center is not ornament — it is the only remaining record of whatever force once organized this form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnomalies \u0026amp; Forging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo template guided these protrusions, these asymmetric rim cut-outs, these bleeds of teal along every raised edge. The fire moved; the clay resisted; the hand decided. Oxidized crimson meets verdigris teal, an accumulation that cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical Composition \u0026amp; Physical Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculpted ceramic with high-gloss glazed finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimson-red glazed surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teal-blue metallic-sheen glaze on all raised edges and decorative protrusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e White matte unglazed decorative pattern on base interior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.8 × 3.5 × 3.5 in (hand-measured, minor variance may occur)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to order; 20–30 business days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships as soon as the piece is complete\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainment Protocols\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay on stable, dry surfaces away from prolonged moisture or open flame. Handle with care — wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep out of reach of young children and household pets. High-gloss glaze seals the surface; it is not waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Artisan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to: 7maRuko7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Curator's Archive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this be used as a candle holder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The vessel holds small objects, lights, or curiosities. Use only with extreme caution near open flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fragile is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Like all ceramic works of this scale, it requires mindful, thoughtful handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a one-of-a-kind forging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: This vessel exists as a single forged instance. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Awhisker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44494369390678,"sku":null,"price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/9462\/9718\/files\/awhisker-abyssal-vessel-eldritch-ceramic-candle-h-hero.webp?v=1777095654"},{"product_id":"abyssal-bloom-stone-clay-grotesque-vessel","title":"Abyssal Bloom — Hand-Sculpted Stone Clay Grotesque Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat arrived was not a flower, and not quite anything else. The petals extend outward with the patience of something that has never needed to close. Pink bleeds into blue at the edges where the clay was still soft — not by design, but by the logic of the material itself. The base holds the form upright. The form does not appear grateful for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLore \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssigned to the Grotesque Vessels series, this relic occupies the threshold between botanical form and eldritch organism. The bloom configuration was not designed for recognition — it was forged from stone clay into a shape that the archive has not encountered in prior acquisitions. The pigmentation record is unrepeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAnomalies \u0026amp; Forging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-sculpted from stone clay with multi-tone pigment application across the petal and base structures. Surface variation, minor asymmetry across the bloom form, and pigmentation gradients that shift between specimens are inherent to the forging process. Each forged piece carries a distinct surface record that cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePhysical Composition \u0026amp; Physical Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone clay, pigment finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.33 × 4.33 × 2.76 in (approx.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to order; 20–30 business days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships as soon as the piece is complete\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eContainment Protocols\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay on a stable, level surface away from direct impact or sustained pressure. Handle along the base structure; avoid pressure on the extended petal forms. Indoor display recommended. Keep away from moisture exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Artisan\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttributed to: 7maRuko7\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Curator's Archive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the dimensions of this relic?\u003cbr\u003eA: The forged piece measures approximately 4.33 × 4.33 × 2.76 in. Minor variation exists across pieces by nature of the hand-forging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: What material is used in this relic?\u003cbr\u003eA: The relic is constructed from stone clay with layered pigment application across the bloom and base structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: Will my piece look exactly like the archive images?\u003cbr\u003eA: Each forged piece carries a distinct pigmentation and surface record. The archive images document one specimen; variation across pieces is inherent and expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: How long does acquisition take?\u003cbr\u003eA: This relic is made to order. Forging requires 20–30 business days. Shipping follows upon completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: Is this relic suitable as a gifted artifact?\u003cbr\u003eA: The relic is suited to Collectors oriented toward macabre botanical forms, grotesque vessel curation, or eldritch tabletop archives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Awhisker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44595221168214,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/9462\/9718\/files\/awhisker-the-conch-eye-hero-2.webp?v=1777096394"}],"url":"https:\/\/awhisker.com\/collections\/grotesque-vessels.oembed","provider":"Awhisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}