Cobalt Blue Mottled Brass Miniature Vase & Teapot Lid Rest
A vivid patch of cobalt gives this miniature brass vase its charm, setting off a rounded belly, a narrow curved neck, and a flared trumpet rim, all shaped in the elegant proportions of a classical Yuhuchun vase. Its compact silhouette has the charm of a vessel remembered in miniature, while the cobalt blue mottling brings a livelier note to the warm bronze-brown metal. The surface shifts between bright blue, deep blue, black, and antique brass tones, so the piece feels less like a static accent than a small landscape held in the hand.
Its beauty is usefully specific. During tea, the flared top gives an inverted teapot lid a considered place to rest, keeping the ritual tidy while adding a little ceremony to the table. When the tea things are put away, insert a single dried stem, a small flower, or a sprig of greenery and it becomes a petite bud vase with an entirely different mood. The small central opening keeps the stem upright within the broad, flared mouth and makes the transition easy, and the weighty brass alloy gives this little object a satisfying presence despite its modest scale.
Place it beside a teapot on a dark wood or woven tea runner, where the blue can meet earthy ceramics and warm timber, or let it punctuate a shelf or writing desk on its own. The changing marbled finish rewards a closer look, especially in the quiet spaces between daily rituals. It is a thoughtful choice for anyone who likes useful objects to carry a little visual mischief, turning a lid rest into a flower holder and a small piece of tableware into something worth lingering over.
Product Details
Material: Brass alloy
Finish: Handmade color glaze with a traditional antique distressed finish; each surface has its own mottled variation
Color: Cobalt blue, deep blue, black, and antique bronze tones
Uses: Teapot lid rest, miniature flower holder, or desktop ornament
Dimensions: Approximately 5 cm H; 3.5 cm belly diameter; 2.5 cm mouth diameter
Weight: Approximately 160 g