Obsidian Essence-Coffee Set

Untranslatable Nostalgia.

Every sip becomes an evocative journey through time, warmth, and the historic charm of the city’s heart.

A cinematic rhythm that deserves to be felt, not just observed.

Here, your coffee flows into a monolithic silhouette, where a single, rich droplet glides down the matte surface, mirroring the rain caressing the glass. In the background, the blurred symphony of city lights transforms the bustling capital into a soft, poetic bokeh.

Echoes of Connection.

Upon a weathered wooden table, under the quiet spell of a rainy evening, a silent dialogue unfolds between two identical forms. On the left, a cup pulses with thick, curling steam—a thought newly awakened, a presence freshly arrived. To the right, its counterpart sits in stark, cooled silence beside an open journal and a resting pen, evoking a poignant pause, a lingering absence, or perhaps a long-awaited reunion. This sculptural set is the ultimate silent witness to your deepest human bonds, inviting the collector to weave their own untold stories into the space between the steam and the stillness.

When geometric minimalism achieves profound maturity, negative space articulates its own sublime poetry.

Obsidian Essence transcends the ordinary ritual of coffee consumption; it is an intimate aesthetic dialogue between the raw power of volcanic glass and the velvet depth of ultra-matte stoneware. Consisting of a single monolithic cup and a dedicated fluid saucer, this architectural set folds a continuous ceramic slab into a seamless, organic handle. Designed to cradle the most concentrated coffee essences and capture fleeting winter memories, this functional sculpture invites the collector into a cinematic sanctuary of absolute quietude and serene self-reflection.

 

$ 55.00

Acquisition Specifications

For bespoke acquisition arrangements or value proposals, your inquiry will be reviewed privately with the artist.

Schedule an exclusive gallery preview. A refundable deposit ensures your private curation session; completely adaptable toward your final acquisition.

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Obsidian Essence-Coffee Set
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Technical Specification Datasheet

  • Designer & Curator: Exclusively curated by Sameh Zain, M Art Gallery.
  • Structural Classification: Contemporary Functional Sculpture (Studio Pottery).
  • Set Composition: 1 Single Sculptural Cup + 1 Dedicated Minimalist Saucer.
  • Primary Material: High-fire iron-rich Stoneware clay.
  • Surface Finish (Glaze): Non-reflective, light-absorbing Ultra-Matte Obsidian Black, yielding a warm, velvety tactile experience reminiscent of primordial igneous stone.
  • Dimensions & Liquid Capacity:
    • The Cup: Height 7 cm, Diameter 7 cm, Capacity 180 ml.
    • The Rectangular Saucer: Length 20 cm, Width 11 cm.
  • Firing Parameter: Vitrified via a meticulous double-firing process, with the final glaze fire peaking at 1220°C to guarantee complete zero-porosity and structural permanence.
Bespoke Commission

Bespoke Artistic Commissions & Tailored Dimensions:

Because ultra-luxury spaces require absolute singular identity, the gallery offers patrons the opportunity to commission modified variants of the Obsidian Essence set. Under the direct artistic supervision of our master director, Mr. Sameh Zein, collectors can request custom liquid capacities, architectural adjustments to the saucer’s curvature, or custom hand-etched calligraphy on the base of the raw stone before firing.

 

 

Certificate of Authenticity

M A R T G A L L E R Y
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY & OWNERSHIP
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This official document solemnly certifies that the functional
sculpture titled [Obsidian Essence] is an authentic, entirely
handcrafted masterpiece. From the initial slab expansion and
precise geometric piercing to the final glaze formulation and
vitrification, this piece remains an unrepeatable work of art.

Unique Serial Registration Number: OE-2026-XXXX
Artistic Director Signature: [ Sameh Zein ]
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White-Glove Shipping & Delivery

Our logistics adhere strictly to global museum-grade standards:

  • Internal Art-Caging: Each component is stabilized within impact-absorbent fibers and nested into a bespoke, foam-lined black velvet archival box.
  • External Crating: The archival box is secured within a rigid, custom-milled wooden crate, officially sealed with the gallery’s signature hot wax stamp.
  • White-Glove Courier: Hand-delivered by a specialized art-handling courier team. The crate is unsealed in the collector’s presence, allowing immediate condition verification and installation on-site.

 

 

Care & Preservation Protocol
  • Daily Cleansing: Hand-wash exclusively utilizing a non-abrasive microfiber sponge, lukewarm water, and a pH-neutral organic soap.
  • Chemical Restrictions: Categorically avoid steel wool, scouring pads, or harsh chemical agents to preserve the integrity of the sophisticated matte glaze texture.
  • Appliance Safety: To uphold the long-term investment value of this studio-crafted artwork, avoid placing the set into automated dishwashers or microwave ovens.
  • Storage Protocol: Store in a moisture-free display setting. If stacking vertically within a curio cabinet, insert a fine velvet or silk protective divider between the saucer and the cup.

Lifetime Aftercare & Conservation
  • Dedicated Art Concierge: M Art Gallery provides a direct VIP hotline to a personal art consultant for ongoing collection preservation advice.
  • Professional Restoration: In the rare event of surface micro-abrasions or chips resulting from decades of usage, the gallery offers complimentary heat-treatment and re-glazing services within our specialized private studios to restore the masterpiece to its pristine state.

 

 

Exchange, Return & Refund Policy
  • The Artistic Cooling-Off Period: Collectors reserve the right to revoke their purchase and request a full refund within 48 hours post-delivery, provided the set is completely unused and remains within its unblemished archival box.
  • Handcrafted Variation Exchange: As every studio piece possesses its own subtle organic deviations in clay grain and glaze depth, clients are invited to a private gallery screening to personally hand-pick an alternate iteration should they desire a different tactile nuance.

Checkout Fine Art Purchase Terms
  • Intellectual & Artistic Ownership: By confirming this transaction, the patron acknowledges acquiring an authentic, registered functional sculpture protected under the global intellectual property rights of M Art Gallery.
  • Organic Nuance Acknowledgement: The collector understands that micro-variations in the ultra-matte tone are the natural signature of studio pottery fired at extreme temperatures, establishing the unique aura and prestige of the piece.
Fine Art Shipping, Handling & Transit Damage Policy
  • Absolute Transatlantic Liability: The gallery retains complete material and legal liability for the safety of Obsidian Essence up until the moment of the collector’s physical signature upon delivery.
  • Transit Damage Protocol: In the exceptional occurrence of structural transit damage, the gallery pledges to retrieve the piece immediately and either issue a replacement accompanied by a new certificate or execute a full monetary refund within 3 business days.

 

 

 

Will the intense heat or natural acidity of coffee stain the ultra-matte interior over time?
Absolutely not. The high-fire stoneware is fully vitrified at 1220°C, creating an impermeable obsidian barrier that is entirely inert to acids, heat, and organic pigments.
Is it possible to request a bespoke family crest or artist signature engraved into the clay base?
Yes. We support hand-carved bespoke commissions on raw clay before it enters the bisque fire. Please consult the Bespoke Commissions portal below.

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