Two-tone blue porcelain vase with an enameled cubist face

This vase is part of the tradition of portrait objects, a ceramic tradition that uses the vessel as a medium for human representation, from Ancient Greece to contemporary studio creations. The cubist face in relief, drawn in a single continuous line that unites forehead, nose and mouth, is both minimalist and expressive: a human face is immediately recognizable, yet deconstructed and reassembled according to a geometric logic close to revisited primitivism. The golden brown outlinethat defines the facial features creates a luminous contrast with the slate blue background with pearly white drips, a reactive glaze applied by hand whose behavior during firing generates gradients, drips, and nuances that are impossible to reproduce identically. Each piece is therefore both unique and recognizable: same design, individual character.

Diameter: Ø 9 cm (9.5 cm)

Height: 17 cm

Net weight: 0.5 kg

Delivery: assembled, ready to use

Package: 1 package, 12 x 12 x H 20 cm, 0.6 kg

EAN: 5713917022571

This vase is made of porcelain, a noble material par excellence in fine ceramics, renowned for its characteristic whiteness, translucency, and resonance. The cylindrical shapeis thrown or molded, then the relief faceis applied by hand before the first firing, which explains the slight variations in position and expression from one piece to another. The two-tone reactive blue glaze, applied by dipping or brushing, reacts unpredictably at high temperatures: the dark slate blue dripsthat run down from the rim are the direct result of this natural chemical reaction, impossible to control or reproduce identically. Material: porcelain, 100%.

This handmade glazed porcelain vase can be easily maintained with a few simple precautions. Hand washing is recommended in lukewarm water with a mild detergent—dishwasher use is not advised, as repeated thermal variations can dull the reactive glaze over time. Dry gently with a soft, non-abrasive cloth to avoid streaks. Handle with care by holding the piece by the body, not the rim. The natural variation in color and surface between pieces is inherent to handmade manufacturing and not a defect—it is precisely what gives each piece its unique character and value.