Description
Our Mae vase is a tall, rounded loop of dolomite ceramic, open through the middle like a stretched ring standing on its end. It stands 32cm tall, 18.5cm long and 8.5cm wide, and it is handpainted all over in an orange check that bends around the curves at the top and the base, where the squares turn into wedges. The stems go into a small opening at the top of the loop. At 1.22KG it has a solid, reassuring weight for a vase of this size.
At 8.5cm wide it fits where a round vase will not: a narrow mantelpiece, a window sill, a bookshelf or a slim console in the hallway. The small opening suits a single tall stem, an allium head or a sprig of dried grass, and one stem is all it needs to look finished. Set it in the middle of a dining table, on a bedside table or on a living room sideboard, and it works as a sculpture even when it is empty. It suits anyone who likes colour and pattern at home, and it makes a cheerful gift for someone who already has everything.
The finish is painted by hand, and it shows in the slightly uneven edges of the squares and the soft brush marks within them. Handpainted pieces always vary a little from one to the next, so the pattern on yours will be its own. The surface has a gentle shine that catches the light. For styling, let the check lead: stand it against a plain, pale wall with one tall stem, or group it with quieter ceramics so its shape gets the attention.
Specification
| Width |
8.5cm |
| Length |
18.5cm |
| Height |
32cm |
| Material |
100% Dolomite Ceramic |
| Colour |
Orange |
| Finish |
Handpainted |
| Weight |
1.22KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the Mae vase made of?
It is made of 100% dolomite ceramic and finished by hand with a painted orange check pattern that runs all the way around the loop.
How big is the vase?
It stands 32cm tall, 18.5cm long and 8.5cm wide, a good height for a single long stem on a table, sideboard or shelf.
Will it fit on a narrow shelf or mantelpiece?
At just 8.5cm wide it suits narrow spaces well, such as a mantelpiece, a window sill, a bookshelf or a slim hallway console.
What flowers suit the Mae vase?
The opening at the top of the loop is small, so it is best with a single stem or a few slim ones, fresh or dried, such as an allium or a sprig of grass.
Is each vase exactly the same?
No. The pattern is painted by hand, so the edges of the squares and the brush marks differ a little from one vase to the next.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 1.22KG, which gives it a solid, weighty feel in the hand for a ceramic vase of its height.