Dadan Ink Grid Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase

This ceramic vase does not quietly hold its shape. Its flattened, diamond-like silhouette pushes outward at the middle before narrowing into a short neck, giving the piece the presence of a small geometric sculpture. Across the deep ink-green ground, hand-painted cream squares form an irregular grid with just enough variation to keep the pattern from feeling mechanical. A red-brown rim around the circular opening adds a sharp, unexpected note of warmth, like a single brushstroke interrupting the otherwise cool palette.

Made through traditional wheel-throwing, the vase has the tactile character of a handmade object. The grid is painted onto the surface by hand, with softened edges, uneven spacing, and glaze movement that reward a closer look. Multiple glazing applications and a secondary firing build depth into the finish, while the broad body gives flowers a strong, low-slung foundation. Use it with tulips, daisy-like blooms, a flowering branch, or a simple handful of stems. The vase can hold water, so it can take part in the everyday ritual of arranging fresh flowers rather than serving only as a dry display.

The broad waist also gives the painted squares a changing rhythm as they travel around the curve. Its graphic profile is especially effective where there is room for the silhouette to read clearly, such as on a console, bookshelf, dark wood table, or low display stand. Pair the green and cream grid with warm timber, quiet upholstery, or pale stone for contrast, or let it sharpen a softer arrangement of flowers. With its restrained palette, tactile surface, and decidedly unconventional proportions, this is a vase for the corner that needs a point of view.

Product Details

Material: Ceramic

Dimensions: 22 cm high x 30 cm wide

Opening: 6.5 cm

Craftsmanship: Hand-thrown and hand-painted grid glaze; multiple glazing applications and secondary firing

Packaging: Kraft paper packaging

Care: Handle gently and avoid sudden temperature changes

About the Artist

Designed in collaboration with contemporary artist Dadan. The vase’s hand-painted ink-grid surface and contrasting red-rimmed opening are based on the artist’s artwork.