Description
This white stoneware vase is shaped as two fish standing on their tails, joined back to back so that their open mouths meet to form a single opening at the top. Each fish has its own pattern in relief: one is covered in rows of scalloped scales, the other in a fine criss-cross of netted scales, and both have round raised eyes, side fins and tails that curl out at the base to act as feet. It is 17cm across and 19cm tall, a compact size that sits comfortably on a side table or shelf without crowding it, and at 1.2KG it has a good, solid weight for something so small.
Where would we put it? A kitchen dresser, a bathroom windowsill, a hallway console or a bedside table all suit it, and it brings a light, playful note to a coastal or seaside scheme. The narrow opening is made for a handful of stems rather than a full bouquet, so think of a few bare branches, dried grasses, seed heads or a single sprig. It also works on its own as a sculptural piece among books and ceramics, and it makes a cheerful gift for anyone who loves the sea or simply enjoys an object with a sense of humour.
The vase is made entirely of stoneware. Stoneware is fired at a high temperature, which gives it a dense, hard body, and the relief detail on this piece gives the white surface plenty of texture to enjoy up close. The white body keeps the busy pattern calm and lets the stems take the attention. For styling, we like it beside blue and white tableware or on a pale wood surface, holding a few tall, sparse branches that rise well above its rim.
Specification
| Height |
19cm |
| Diameter |
17cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
White |
| Weight |
1.2KG |
Frequently Asked
What is this vase made of?
It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense, hard ceramic fired at high temperature, with the scales, fins and eyes of both fish formed in relief on the surface.
How big is the vase?
It is 17cm across and 19cm tall and weighs 1.2KG, so it suits a side table, shelf or windowsill rather than standing on the floor.
What does the design show?
It shows two fish standing on their tails, joined back to back, with their mouths meeting at the top to form the opening and their tails curling out as feet at the base.
What should I put in it?
The opening is narrow, so it suits a few stems: bare branches, dried grasses, seed heads or a single sprig. It also looks good empty, as a sculptural piece on a shelf.
Which rooms does it suit?
It suits a kitchen dresser, a bathroom windowsill, a hallway console or a bedside table, and it sits especially well in a coastal or seaside scheme.