Dachsy Striped Stoneware Vase 21.5cm - Multi

Our Dachsy vase is a small stoneware vase with a real sense of fun. A dachshund rests on a round painted base, tucked against the foot of a flared vessel that widens towards its mouth, while a scalloped fin runs up one side. Painted stripes climb the body and the dog wears a coat of polka dots, so the whole piece is multicoloured and cheerful. It stands 21.5cm tall and 13cm across, a modest height that suits a few short stems rather than a tall armful, and it weighs 1.14KG. Stoneware is dense and hard once fired, which gives the vase a solid, settled feel on a shelf or table.

Its size makes it a natural fit for a kitchen windowsill, a dining table, a bookshelf or a bedside table, anywhere a little colour and character would be welcome. Fill it with a few dried grasses or a couple of faux flower heads, or leave it empty and let it stand as a small piece of sculpture. The dachshund gives it obvious appeal for dog lovers, and it makes a thoughtful present for anyone who shares a home with a sausage dog. On a desk it brings some warmth to a working day.

Each vase is made of 100% stoneware and painted by hand, so the stripes, the dots and the pattern on the base vary from one piece to the next: some bases carry painted bands, others a chequered design, and the dog's spots may be crisper or softer. That variation is the mark of work done by hand, and it means the vase you receive is entirely its own. Because the dachshund sits at the front of the vessel, the vase has a clear front; turn it so the dachshund faces the room. It looks best beside plain ceramics, pale wood or a short stack of books, where its pattern has space to show.

What is the Dachsy vase made of?

It is made of 100% stoneware and painted by hand, which gives it a dense, solid body and a finish that varies slightly from piece to piece.

How big is the vase?

It stands 21.5cm tall and measures 13cm across, a compact size suited to a few short stems on a shelf, windowsill or table.

How heavy is it?

The vase weighs 1.14KG, so it has a solid, weighty feel for its size and sits well on a shelf or mantelpiece.

Will my vase look exactly the same as every other one?

No two are quite alike. Each one is painted by hand, so the stripes, dots and base pattern differ a little; some bases have painted bands and others a chequered design.

What can I put in it?

It suits dried grasses, faux flower heads or a few short stems, and it works equally well left empty as a decorative piece on a shelf.