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Cooking cauldron antiquity

Waterwall, basin and firebowl

Project Description

The client's home contains a small exterior living space with high visual impact from the interior

of the home. The client and consulting interior designer sought inspiration that provides interest and character.  A cooking cauldron from Hemudu Culture, China  ca. 5000-3000 B.C. as shown below in the gallery exhibit photograph was selected by the designer as the desired inspiration element.

Scope of Services

​• Design Drawing Preparation

Construction Observation

Pottery Fine Artist Sourcing 

Coordination of Pottery Fabrication

Firebowl and Waterwall

Design Inspiration: Elstad and Associates


Firebowl Fabrication: Doug Griggs and Associates


Contractor: Healey Custom Construction


Custom Fire Element

Project Location: La Jolla, CA





Firebowl fabrication