Brass Squirrel Jar I

A sculptural vessel of polished brass, the Squirrel Jar I from John Richard animates the decorative arts with a quiet, naturalistic wit — its form at once whimsical and architecturally considered. Clear glass and a stone amethyst bring unexpected materiality to the composition, layering warmth, transparency, and mineral depth within a remarkably intimate scale. At six inches tall, it rewards the close attention of a curated shelf or occasional table, holding its own among objects of far greater size.