Cup and handle as sandhill crane.....(with a revision after the 1st posting; I strengthened the neck and retook these photos) Feathers too.....

More folds and curves as the handle and cup emerge from the base....being 60 is only just a little different than being 59....

Waves and folds as cup and handle flow together after a record breaking 8 hours of delicate work (it fought being finished!) This may be rel...

Soft fluid symmetry....

Both cup and handle emerge from a swirling base...folding and unfolding, tender turning...

More sculpting!....the cup is held softly by swirling bands in the base that sweep up to form the handle...softly, swirling, sweeping, swan....

What can I say?....the cup takes the bite!....