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Alpaca Cria Trinket Box
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The alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a species of South American camelid. Alpacas and llamas are similar in appearance and are both descended from the vicuña; however, alpacas are smaller and bred for their fiber whereas llamas are bred as working animals. Alpaca fleece is soft as cashmere, naturally hypoallergenic, warmer than wool, and is also water repellent. I based my model on an alpaca cria (term for a baby or juvenile alpaca) resting as they typically do with their front legs tucked under. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
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Chinese Hamster and Lab Rat (2020 Year of the Rat)
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Chinese hamster (left) and Lab rat (right). Medical science owes more to these two rodents than perhaps any other animal on the planet. 2020 being the year of the rat, I thought it fitting to pay tribute to these humble servants and enablers of the bio-pharmaceutical industry through which millions of lives have been enriched and saved. Incidentally, Chinese hamsters were more commonly used in medical research until lab rats and mice replaced them as they were easier to maintain and breed. To this day, many biologic drugs are developed and manufactured using the ovarian cells of the Chinese hamster - referred to within the industry as "CHO cells" (Chinese Hamster Ovary cells). My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
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Rabbit Doe and Bunny Plate
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This functional sculpture was made in two pieces so that the rabbit doe and bunny can be displayed by itself or as a centerpiece for the plate which was designed suitably for cookies or sushi. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
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Dolphin Mug
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This is my fourth dolphin themed piece after the Emerald Dolphin, Ceramic Sea Pod, and Killer Whale Orca K-38 Comet (since killer whales are technically dolphins). My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
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