Description
This is a terracotta vase in the shape of a woman's torso. It has the curve of a bust at the top, a gentle swell at the belly and hip, and a slim body that runs straight down to its base. A fine drawn line loops across the chest and trails down one side, like a ribbon tied at the shoulder. The surface is rough and grainy, with a look close to sandstone, in a soft beige that sits easily with natural wood, linen and stone. It stands 19.5cm tall, 9.5cm long and 5.5cm wide and weighs 0.37KG, so this is a small vase, sized for a shelf or a bedside table rather than the floor.
The opening at the neck is narrow, which makes it a vase for a single stem or a few sprigs of dried grass rather than a full bunch. Terracotta is a porous clay, so dried stems and seed heads are the natural choice. On a dining table it adds height without blocking the view across the table. On a mantelpiece, a windowsill or a bookshelf it reads as a small sculpture even when it stands empty. It suits anyone drawn to figurative ceramics and earthy, textured pieces, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a new home.
The body is 100% terracotta with a matt, gritty finish, and the fine line running across the chest and down one side is its only decoration. The colour is even all over, a warm beige with the slight speckle of the clay showing through, so it looks at home in a pale room as much as beside darker wood. For styling, keep the stems light and airy and only a little taller than the vase, so the figure stays the focus. Give it some space on the shelf beside plain books or a small bowl of stones.
Specification
| Width |
5.5cm |
| Length |
9.5cm |
| Height |
19.5cm |
| Material |
100% Terracotta |
| Colour |
Beige |
| Weight |
0.37KG |
Frequently Asked
What material is the vase?
It is made of 100% terracotta, a fired clay, with a matt, grainy surface and a fine drawn line across the chest and down one side.
How big is the Lulu vase?
It is 19.5cm tall, 9.5cm long and 5.5cm wide, and it weighs 0.37KG. It is a small piece that suits a shelf, a windowsill or a bedside table.
What can I put in it?
The opening at the neck is narrow, so it takes a single stem or a few sprigs of dried grass. Terracotta is a porous clay, which is why we suggest dried stems.
What colour is it?
It is beige all over, with the speckle of the clay showing through the gritty finish. It sits well with natural wood, linen and stone.
Is the price for one vase?
Yes, the price is for one vase in the shape of a woman's torso. The styling props shown, including the dried grasses, are not included.