Tortoiseshell Glass Jug Style Vase with Black Handle - Brown

This tortoiseshell glass vase takes the shape of a traditional jug, with a wide, low body, a tall neck and a curved black handle that loops from just below the rim down to the shoulder. The glass carries a warm brown tortoiseshell pattern, with darker spots running down the neck and softer markings spreading across the body, and its shiny finish catches the light from every side. Because the glass is see-through, daylight passing through it brings out the depth of the markings. It stands 24cm tall, 22cm wide and 19cm deep, a comfortable size for a generous handful of stems without crowding a table.

The jug shape gives it a relaxed, homely look that sits happily on a sideboard, a mantelpiece, a windowsill or the middle of a dining table. We like it filled with dried grasses and seed heads for a warm autumn feel, but a few fresh flowers suit it just as well through the rest of the year, with the tall neck holding the stems upright. Its browns and black go easily with wood, linen, cream walls and brass, in a living room, hallway or bedroom. It also makes a thoughtful new home gift for a first flat or a family move.

The vase is made of glass with a shiny finish, and the black handle is as handy as it is decorative, giving you something to hold when you lift it to change the water or move it to another shelf. To keep it looking its best, wipe the outside with a soft damp cloth and dry it with a lint-free one; for the inside, rinse with warm soapy water and use a bottle brush to reach the base. For a ready-made housewarming present, tie a ribbon round the neck and fill it with a bunch of dried flowers before you wrap it.

How big is this glass vase?

It stands 24cm tall, 22cm wide and 19cm deep, so it holds a good handful of fresh flowers or a tall spray of dried stems on a table or shelf.

What is the vase made of?

It is made of glass with a shiny finish, patterned all over in warm brown tortoiseshell and finished with a curved black handle.

What colour is the tortoiseshell vase?

The body is a warm brown tortoiseshell with darker spots, and the handle is black. The glass looks deeper and richer in low light and warmer in bright daylight.

Can I use it for dried flowers as well as fresh ones?

Yes, the tall neck holds dried grasses, seed heads and dried flowers upright, and it suits a small bunch of fresh flowers just as well.

Is it a good gift for someone moving house?

We think it makes a thoughtful new home gift, and filling it with a bunch of dried flowers turns it into a ready-made housewarming present.

How should I clean the vase?

Wipe the outside with a soft damp cloth and dry it with a lint-free one, then rinse the inside with warm soapy water, using a bottle brush to reach the base.