One "Kothon" Spartan Warrior Mug and One Autographed Book, "The Warrior Ethos" by Steven Pressfield (SK7794)

One "Kothon" Spartan Warrior Mug and One Autographed Book, "The Warrior Ethos" by Steven Pressfield (SK7794)Roughly 14 16 ounce size. This mug was thrown on a pottery kickwheel by Joel Cherrico. Collectors Edition Book: Two bookplates, made from handmade paper by Sienna Cherrico, were mounted in the inside cover by the Cherrico Pottery Team, using archival glue. One bookplate signifies the book as a Collectors Edition, exclusively available here on mugsandbooks. com It bares an insignia that matches the mug. The second bookplate was sent to Steven

the region of Greece of which Sparta was the principal city

The mug interior is inspired by a spinning galaxy

Joel used a red glaze inspired by the scarlet cloaks the warriors of Lacedaemon wore to war

" I wanted the interior of the platter to reference the interior of a Spartan shield

Joel and Steven share the revenue of their collaborative art 50/50

because every mug is handmade and Joel Cherrico is not a machine

with the shell tapering to a compact drinking lip

and the edge is 24 karat gold gilding

discipline

showing how the pots were dipped in glaze by hand

Joel handcrafted a mug with a wide base and black interior

Steven Pressfield is an acclaimed author who writes about ancient Spartan culture in his world renowned books Gates of Fire