Ron Nagle is one of the best known contemporary artists working in small format sculptures, primarily intimate cups and forms made of porcelain with intricate details. These are demitasse or sake cups with shadow puppet details. notice the piercing near the rim which has been purposefully filled in with clear melted glaze. Little pieces of perfection. Nagle was a contemporary of Ken Price, Peter Voulkos and others, he along with Ken price are often credited with the major shift in ceramic art which emphasized bright colors and intricate forms.