Light Blue/Grey Horsehair Glaze Orb - Seed Pot

Artistic and spiritual interpretations

In modern art and spiritual contexts, ceramic orbs or pods with holes evoke deeper, more abstract ideas.

• Hope and new beginnings: A seed represents the potential for new life, with the orb protecting that potential until the right conditions for growth are met. This symbolizes hope for the future, renewal, and fresh starts.
• A "seed of wisdom": Some artists use the form to represent a "seed of wisdom" or knowledge. A ceramic orb given as a gift can signify that the recipient is a trusted individual who holds "the seeds of wisdom, knowledge, guidance, and support".
• Spiritual void: In some spiritual art, the small hole can symbolize a spiritual emptiness or void that is meant to be filled. The orb itself represents a vessel that can be filled with faith, hope, or love.
• Cycle of life: The orb form is a symbol of completeness and the continuous, sacred cycles of life, while the seed represents the potential for rebirth within that cycle. The hole could represent the fragile point of origin from which life emerges.
• Connection to nature: Artists often take inspiration from nature's seed pods, using the form to create a permanent, decorative artifact that captures the essence of a natural object on a grander scale. The holes can mimic the natural openings found on real seed pods.