Wild Clay Yunomi White Slip Planter with ZZ Plant by Matt Fishman Pottery

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Hand-thrown and trimmed on the wheel by Matt Fishman Pottery, this Wild Clay Yunomi White Slip Planter with a ZZ plant is crafted from foraged Northern California clay and glaze materials, left minimally processed to honor their raw, natural character. A coarse, dark clay body forms the base, a white slip is applied after drying, and the cup is finished with a clear glaze of local feldspar and wood ash. The result is a luminous surface of whites and pale greys, kissed with soft pink “gohonde” flashes where fire, ash, and minerals interact. A quiet, earthy piece grounded in place and tradition.

Planted inside is a ZZ plant, loved for its glossy deep green leaves and effortless durability. It’s the kind of plant that quietly thrives without demanding much attention, bringing warmth and movement to a space year-round. Water sparingly - the ZZ plant prefers its soil to dry out completely between waterings, making it wonderfully low maintenance and ideal even for less-than-perfect plant owners.

Planter for now, in the future you can use it for sake, espresso, a bud vase...this gorgeous guy is multi-functional. Approximately 3.5" tall, holds 8–10 oz. if used as a cup in the future. Microwave safe; hand wash recommended. Each piece reflects the earthy palette and functional simplicity of Matt Fishman’s work. When you purchase something made by a ceramicist, you're not just getting something beautiful; you’re choosing to fill your home with meaning, story, and a little more soul.

About Matt Fishman
Based in Berkeley, California, Matt Fishman creates ceramics grounded in function, form, and a deep connection to place. A former chef, Matt brings a thoughtful, tactile sensibility to every piece, crafting vessels that are as purposeful as they are beautiful. Drawing inspiration from his Bay Area roots, he sources local clay and glaze materials, refining them through experimentation to produce work that is distinctly Californian in spirit and style.