Saucer c. 20th century

Curator: Here we have a "Saucer", its maker is unknown. It resides here at the Harvard Art Museums and its dimensions are 1.6 by 10.8 centimeters. Editor: It feels so… empty. Like a minimalist void. A blank canvas for spills. Curator: Saucers, you see, often stand in for domesticity and routine. The implied presence of a cup, the ritual of tea or coffee. It speaks to civilization and comfort. Editor: Or perhaps, the absence of it. What does an empty saucer tell us? A symbol for something yet to come, maybe? Curator: Indeed, the emptiness could point to longing, waiting. Or it could be a meditative symbol, a sign of calm simplicity. Editor: It makes me reflect on the mundane objects around us that hold so much latent meaning. It's strange. Curator: These silent witnesses that silently shape our lives. Thank you for your wonderful reflections. Editor: My pleasure!