Faceted Vintage Ceramic Vase and Planter
A dark hatched panel interrupts the pale surface of this faceted ceramic vessel, like a small drawing worked directly into the form. Around it, grey-white, charcoal and faint blue-green tones create a weathered, granular finish. The body widens sharply at the middle before tapering toward a narrow foot, so each plane catches the light differently. That combination of a graphic mark and irregular geometry gives the piece a character of its own, even when it is displayed empty.
Made in Jingdezhen from kaolin clay and fired at 1300°C, the vessel brings ceramic craft into a shape that feels almost architectural. The upper facets slope toward a round opening, whose uneven rim softens the sharper waist below. Close up, the distressed finish reveals small changes in texture and tone; from farther away, the outline and dark linear motif take the lead. At 20.5 cm high and wide, it has a substantial presence without the height of a conventional flower vase. Its low, spreading profile can sit comfortably among books and other objects while remaining easy to recognize.
Use that breadth to anchor an arrangement of dried plumes or slender branches, allowing their movement to contrast with the angled body. The selected version has no drainage hole, so a removable inner plant container is a practical option for a botanical display. Keep the hatched face turned toward the room if you want the drawn detail to feature, or turn it slightly to emphasize the adjoining planes. A warm timber surface picks up the earthy finish; a simple pale background makes the darker marks stand out. This is a versatile choice for someone who enjoys pottery with visible texture and an unconventional shape, ready to contribute as much to a display as whatever is placed inside it.
Product Details
Material: Kaolin clay ceramic
Type: Vase and planter
Color: C0600-7 [Blue Facet]
Finish: Weathered, mottled surface with dark geometric hatch detail
Craftsmanship: High-temperature fired at 1300°C
Dimensions: Height 20.5 cm; body diameter 20.5 cm; mouth diameter 10.5 cm; base width 8.5 cm
Drainage: No drainage hole
Origin: Jingdezhen, China