Kuzumaki Embossed Vase 26.7cm

The Kuzumaki Vase is a rounded, off-white vase with a short, straight neck and a full body covered in a raised relief pattern. Bands of wavy lines, small circles, short horizontal bars and soft arches run all the way round, so it looks just as good from the back as from the front. The surface is matt and finely textured, flecked with tiny darker specks that give it an earthy, slightly weathered character. It stands 26.7cm tall and 24.1cm across, and at 3.8KG it has a real, reassuring heft.

This is a piece for indoors, and its size suits a sideboard, a console table, a deep windowsill or an open shelf with some headroom. The off-white colour sits comfortably with warm wood, natural linen, rattan and soft greys, so it settles into a living room, a hallway or a bedroom without asking the rest of the room to change. Because the pattern is raised, it catches light coming from the side, from a window or a table lamp, and the shadows in the relief shift through the day. It works well left empty as a sculptural object, or with a loose bunch of dried grasses or seed heads for extra height.

The relief is formed in the body itself, in the same off-white as the rest of the vase rather than as a print or a painted design, so the pattern is something you can see and feel. That weight of 3.8KG is useful in a busy home, as the vase is not easily tipped by a brushing sleeve or a curious cat, but it does want a firm, level surface beneath it. One practical note: at 26.7cm tall it needs a little clearance, so measure the gap between shelves before ordering, and allow for anything you plan to arrange in it.

How big is the Kuzumaki Vase?

It stands 26.7cm tall and measures 24.1cm long and 24.1cm wide, so it sits comfortably on a sideboard, console table or deep windowsill.

How heavy is the vase?

It weighs 3.8KG, which gives it a steady footing and makes it harder to knock over than a lighter vase of a similar size.

What colour and finish does the vase have?

It is off-white with a matt, finely textured surface flecked with tiny darker specks, which pairs easily with warm wood, natural linen and soft greys.

What does the raised pattern look like?

Bands of wavy lines, small circles, short horizontal bars and soft arches run all the way round the body, so the vase looks good from every side.

Where in the home does it work best?

We suggest it as a piece for indoors, where it suits living rooms, hallways and bedrooms, placed on a firm, level surface with a little space around it.

Does it need flowers to look good?

No, the raised relief gives it plenty of interest left empty, though a loose bunch of dried grasses or seed heads adds extra height.