{"product_id":"guardian-against-storm-cross-by-john-hodge","title":"Guardian Against Storm Cross by John Hodge","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade devotional cross by New Orleans artist John Hodge, the Guardian Against Storm Cross carries the protective spirit of New Orleans’ storm traditions — a powerful presence on any wall, shelf, or mantel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece Hodge creates begins with clay or slip (liquid clay) mixed by hand in his studio, which he treats as a living source of energy. Each work is enhanced with holy water sourced from his favorite churches in Rome. A cross symbol with the artist’s signature marks each piece as one that has been blessed in this way, a quiet testament to the spiritual dimension woven into his practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHodge works in glazed and painted finishes, producing decorative pottery, milagros, and ex-votos that reflect the devotional and folk traditions of New Orleans and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause these crosses are handmade, no two pieces are alike. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize and color will vary slightly. Each cross measures approximately 3 × 7 in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Hodge Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48335440052473,"sku":"13681","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/5528\/4888\/files\/IMG_5929.jpg?v=1792699963","url":"https:\/\/shophnoc.com\/products\/guardian-against-storm-cross-by-john-hodge","provider":"The Shop at the Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}