Large Handpainted Embossed Tomato Vine Ceramic Vase - White

This large ceramic vase is painted by hand with a trailing tomato vine, its plump red tomatoes and green leaves embossed so they stand out in relief against a glossy white body. Small yellow flowers sit along the stem, and a band of red picks out the rim, so the colour comes from the decoration while the rest of the vase stays clean and bright. It has a soft oval shape and stands 20cm tall, 15cm across and 15cm deep, a generous size that holds a full handful of stems without crowding them. The raised tomatoes catch the light and invite a touch, giving the piece a cheerful, tactile character.

We think it looks most at home in a kitchen, on a windowsill above the sink or at the centre of a farmhouse table, where the tomato vine suits the room's own produce and herbs. It sits just as happily on a dresser shelf, a sideboard or a mantelpiece, and brings a bright note of the vegetable patch to a dining room or a sunny conservatory. Fill it with yellow and white blooms to echo the painted flowers, or with a loose bunch of garden stems. As a gift, it makes a cheerful Mother's Day present for a mum who loves growing her own, and a thoughtful choice for a friend who loves to cook or garden.

The body is ceramic, with the vine, leaves and tomatoes shaped in raised relief and each colour painted by hand, which gives the brushwork a gentle, human feel. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe it with a damp cloth when needed, drying it afterwards. Set it beside a bowl of fresh tomatoes or a pot of basil, and the kitchen garden theme carries across the whole worktop.

How big is this tomato vase?

It stands 20cm tall and measures 15cm across and 15cm deep, a large size that suits a full bunch of flowers on a table or shelf.

What is the vase made of?

It is ceramic, with the tomato vine, leaves and little flowers embossed in raised relief and the colours painted by hand.

What colours is the tomato vase?

The body is white, with red tomatoes and a red rim, a green vine with green leaves, and small yellow flowers along the stem.

Where does the vase look best in the home?

It suits a kitchen windowsill or table best, and also sits well on a dresser, sideboard or mantelpiece in a dining room or conservatory.

Is this vase a good Mother's Day gift?

Yes, we think it makes a cheerful Mother's Day present for a mum who loves her garden, and a thoughtful gift for a friend too.

How do I clean the ceramic vase?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, and wipe it with a damp cloth when needed, drying it afterwards to keep the painted finish bright.