This lidded cauldron with a satyr is so special it's featured in the Getty Villa's free map and guide.

Beautiful Roman objects from the Getty Villa in Malibu.

I saw lots of wonderful art at the Getty Villa and LACMA on my trip to LA. My six month old grand daughter Celia seems to prefer blue.

Michael, my teacher, softening the white band I've made.A misty veil creates the illusion of the bell covering the bright inner part. It was great fun watching him apply paint completely differently than I do.

The completed version looks very Louis XIV to me, the Sun King in his radiance.