Raised Strawberry Hand Painted Stoneware Jug Vase - White

This hand painted stoneware jug vase is dotted all over with raised red strawberries, each one flecked with tiny yellow seeds and topped with glossy green leaves. Here and there a little white blossom with a yellow centre sits among the fruit, just as it would on a strawberry plant in early summer. The body is finished in a soft white glaze, with a rounded belly, a wavy, spouted lip and a looped handle that give it the friendly outline of an old country jug. It stands 25cm tall, 16.9cm wide and 15.9cm deep, a good size for a full bunch of flowers without crowding a shelf.

We think it looks happiest on a kitchen table, a dresser or a sunny windowsill, where the glossy strawberries catch the light. Fill it with sweet peas, garden roses or a handful of daisies for a cottage feel, or let it stand empty as a cheerful ornament on a bookcase or mantelpiece. It suits a farmhouse kitchen, a breakfast nook or a bedroom that wants a little colour. Because the fruit runs all the way round, it looks just as good from the back as from the front, so it can sit in the middle of a table where everyone sees a different side.

The vase is made of stoneware, a sturdy ceramic, and the strawberries, leaves and blossoms are modelled in relief and painted by hand, which gives each piece of fruit its own small character. To keep it fresh, dust it with a soft dry cloth or wipe it with a damp cloth, then dry it well, taking a little care around the raised fruit. Given with a bunch of garden flowers already arranged inside, it makes a cheerful present that keeps a kitchen bright long after the flowers have faded.

How big is the strawberry jug vase?

It stands 25cm tall, 16.9cm wide and 15.9cm deep. That is roomy enough for a generous bunch of flowers on a table or dresser.

What is the vase made of?

It is made of stoneware, a sturdy ceramic. The raised strawberries, leaves and little white blossoms are painted by hand over a white glaze.

What colour is the strawberry vase?

The body is white. It is decorated with red strawberries flecked with yellow seeds, green leaves and small white flowers with yellow centres.

Are the strawberries on every side of the vase?

Yes, the raised strawberries are spread all around the vase, front and back, so it looks good from every side of the table.

How do I clean the hand painted vase?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a damp cloth and dry it well. Take a little care around the raised fruit and leaves.

Does the strawberry jug vase make a good gift?

Yes, its cheerful hand painted strawberries make it a lovely present, especially when it is given with a bunch of garden flowers already arranged inside.