Description
This is a tall terracotta vase in black, 28.5cm tall and 11.5cm across, with straight sides that step in at the bottom to a narrower foot. The surface has a high gloss that catches the light from a window or lamp, and a thin edge of bare terracotta shows at the very base. It is made entirely of terracotta, a fired clay, and at 2.15KG it has a reassuring weight in the hand, so it feels like a proper piece of pottery rather than a light ornament.
At this height it suits a sideboard, a console table, a deep shelf or a wide window sill, and it is just as at home on a low side table beside an armchair. The slim opening and tall body suit a few long dried stems: pampas, grasses or seed heads standing well above the rim give a tall, airy shape without much effort. It works in a living room, a hallway, a study or a bedroom, and makes a thoughtful gift for someone moving house who likes handmade pottery.
Each piece is decorated by hand, which means every vase is unique and the one you receive will differ a little from the next. That is part of the appeal of handmade pottery: small differences in the decoration are the mark of a human hand rather than a flaw. Terracotta is one of the oldest materials for pots, and it brings an earthy weight to a room. For styling, let the black do the work: set it against a pale wall or a light wood surface, group it with one or two smaller pieces in stone or clay at different heights, and keep the stems few, so the vase stays the strongest shape in the arrangement.
Specification
| Height |
28.5cm |
| Diameter |
11.5cm |
| Material |
100% Terracotta |
| Colour |
Black |
| Finish |
Each piece is unique as it is decorated by hand |
| Weight |
2.15KG |
Frequently Asked
Which material is used for the vase?
It is made of 100% terracotta, a fired clay, and every piece is decorated by hand, so each vase is unique.
How big is the vase?
It stands 28.5cm tall and measures 11.5cm across, a good height for a sideboard, a shelf, a window sill or a side table.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 2.15KG, so it has a solid, weighty feel for its size and reads as a substantial piece of pottery.
Is every vase the same?
No. Each piece is decorated by hand, so every vase is unique and the one you receive will differ a little from any other.
What can I put in it?
Its tall, slim shape is well matched to a few long dried stems such as pampas, grasses or seed heads standing well above the rim.
What colour is the vase?
The vase is black, with a high gloss surface and a thin edge of bare terracotta showing at the very base.