Zayn Zebra Stoneware Ornament - White

Zayn is a stoneware ornament in the shape of a stylised zebra, standing firmly on four short, sturdy legs with its long neck stretched upward and its head tilted to the sky. Broad stripes run around the neck, body and legs over a white glaze, and their feathered, slightly uneven edges give the piece a loose, hand-drawn feel. It measures 15cm long, 10cm wide and 17cm tall and weighs 0.5KG, so it is a compact figure that sits on a narrow shelf or the corner of a desk without crowding it.

Because it is taller than it is long, Zayn holds its own from across a room and suits places where a low, flat object would go unnoticed: a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a sideboard or a console table in the hall. It sits happily beside a vase of flowers or a short stack of books, and the stripes bring a little movement to a quiet shelf. In a living room, a study or a bedroom it works alone or as part of a small group of objects, and it makes a thoughtful present for a friend who collects ceramics or anyone setting up a first home.

Zayn is made entirely of stoneware. Stoneware is a dense clay fired at high temperature, and it gives a hard, durable body with a satisfying weight in the hand. A glossy glaze covers the figure, gathering slightly in the shallow dips between the stripes, while the undersides of the feet are left unglazed, showing the raw clay. The feathered stripes look lively from every angle, so the figure has no dull side. As a practical styling note, turn the head towards the room and leave a little space on either side so the outline stands clear against plain shelving.

What material is the Zayn ornament?

It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense clay fired at high temperature, with a glossy glaze over the striped decoration.

How big is the zebra figure?

It measures 15cm long, 10cm wide and 17cm tall, so it fits comfortably on a standard bookshelf, a mantelpiece or a desk.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 0.5KG, which makes it easy to move when you rearrange a shelf while still feeling solid in the hand.

What animal does it show?

It is a stylised zebra with a long neck, an upturned head and four sturdy legs, and stripes run across the whole figure.

Where does it look best?

It suits a mantelpiece, bookshelf, sideboard or console table, and it sits well beside a vase of flowers or a short stack of books.

Is the finish glossy or matt?

The glaze is glossy, catching the light across the white surface and the feathered stripes, while the undersides of the feet are left unglazed.