Description
The Tanabe is a round, flat ceramic vase in a soft light green, finished matt so the colour reads calm rather than glossy. Across its face runs a raised relief of a single leaf, with a central vein and fine curving ribs that catch the light as it moves through the room. It is made of earthenware, standing 18cm high and 19.5cm long yet only 4.5cm wide, which gives it a slim, disc-like profile. A narrow slot along the top makes an opening of 5.5cm, and the vase holds 0.5 litres.
Because it is so slim, the vase sits comfortably where a rounder pot would crowd the space: a narrow shelf, a mantelpiece, the back of a sideboard or a hallway console. The slot suits a few single stems, a sprig of eucalyptus or some dried grasses, arranged so the leaf relief stays clear and does the talking. We think it suits anyone who loves botanical detail but wants something quieter than a busy print, and the light green sits happily alongside sage, cream, white and warm timber. As a decorative piece it belongs indoors, in a living room, bedroom, study or hallway.
Earthenware is a ceramic fired at lower temperatures than stoneware or porcelain, and here it is shaped so the ribs are part of the body itself rather than a printed pattern. That gives the leaf real depth, and the matt finish lets the shadows between the ribs shift softly as daylight changes. At 0.59KG the vase is easy to lift and move from room to room, and its flattened foot sits squarely on a shelf or mantelpiece. With a 5.5cm opening, choose stems with slender ends and trim them so the leaves rise just clear of the rim.
Specification
| Opening |
5.5cm |
| Material |
Earthenware |
| Colour |
Light Green |
| Body Material |
Ceramic |
| Body Colour |
Green |
| Capacity |
0.5 litres |
| Length |
19.5cm |
| Width |
4.5cm |
| Height |
18cm |
| Weight |
0.59KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Tanabe vase?
It stands 18cm high and is 19.5cm long, but only 4.5cm wide, so it fits neatly on a narrow shelf or mantelpiece.
What is the capacity of the vase?
The vase has a capacity of 0.5 litres, which is plenty for a few single stems or a small sprig of foliage.
How wide is the opening?
The slot opening at the top measures 5.5cm, so it suits slender stems, dried grasses or a single small sprig rather than a full bouquet.
What material is the vase?
The body is ceramic, specifically earthenware, finished matt in light green with a raised leaf-vein relief across the face.
Can it go outdoors?
We suggest keeping it indoors; as a decorative ceramic piece it suits living rooms, bedrooms, studies and hallways best.
How heavy is the vase?
It weighs 0.59KG, so it is easy to lift and move between rooms, and its flattened foot sits squarely on a flat surface.