Saucer c. 1933

Curator: Tallmayer's "Saucer," residing here at the Harvard Art Museums, presents a study in subtle gradations of tone. Editor: It has a stillness, doesn't it? Like a small pond reflecting a stormy sky, but contained, manageable. Curator: Precisely. The interplay between the central depression and the raised rim creates a visual tension, echoed in the chromatic shifts across its surface. Editor: I’m drawn to that small imperfection on the edge. Gives it a handmade feel, a sort of wabi-sabi charm. Curator: Indeed, it disrupts the otherwise perfect geometry, inviting a dialogue between intent and accident. Editor: It makes me think about the rituals of tea, quiet moments. It holds a history, even if we don’t know what it held. Curator: An insightful observation, it could be seen as a vessel for narratives yet untold. Editor: A simple object, yet full of quiet poetry.