{"product_id":"large-blue-tide-greek-bowl-vase-1","title":"Large Blue Tide Greek Bowl Vase","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted stoneware, made in Oxfordshire\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you place a handmade stoneware vase in a room, something shifts. This vase, shaped by hand and inspired by classical Greek forms, anchors a display with quiet certainty. It functions both as a sculptural object in its own right and as a vessel ready to hold fresh blooms. The interplay of hand-applied cobalt decoration and reactive glazes creates depth and movement across its surface, rewarding close attention. Made in our Oxfordshire studio through a process that begins on the wheel and continues through careful hand-finishing, each piece carries the mark of deliberate making.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eForm \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vase rises with classical proportion. Its form speaks of tradition and careful balance, with walls that taper gently from a wide body to a restrained neck. The surface catches light differently depending on the angle from which you view it, revealing layers of glaze and hand-painted detail. Its weight is substantial but not unwieldy. Hold it, and you feel the thickness of the thrown walls, the care taken to create a vessel that will endure. Place it on your shelf, and it reads as a sculptural object first, a functional container second. The repeating patterns of hand-applied cobalt draw the eye around its circumference, creating visual rhythm without visual noise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMade for display, built to hold\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou might choose this vase for its presence alone. Set it on a shelf or mantelpiece, and it anchors that space through the depth of its finish and the confidence of its form. It earns its place on display. And when you bring home stems from the garden or a market bunch of flowers, this vase is ready. The wide opening accommodates blooms generously, and the interior glaze is smooth and food-safe for water. Whether it holds flowers or stands empty, it holds the room with the same quiet authority. Its sculptural character means it belongs in your home either way. The dual nature of functional and display object is central to its design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted in Oxfordshire\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery vase in this collection is thrown by hand on the wheel in our Oxfordshire studio. The process begins with raw clay, centred and opened to its form, walls pulled upward and shaped through repeated passes. Once the basic form is set, the surface receives hand-applied cobalt decoration. Each line is applied with a calligraphy brush by the maker, creating the repeating ornate patterns that bring harmony to the whole. The vase is then finished, refined, and set aside to dry slowly before firing. No two pieces are exactly alike. The variables inherent in handmade ceramic work include the pressure of the hand, the angle of the brush, and the moisture content of the clay. Each vase is genuinely individual. This individuality is not a flaw; it's a feature of working with a living material and skilled hands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis vase is fired to Cone 6, a measure of heatwork that renders the clay body dense, hard-wearing, and non-porous. The glaze is food-safe, suitable for holding water and fresh flowers. The chip-resistant surface will withstand years of daily use or display. To care for your vase, hand-wash in warm soapy water and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid thermal shock. Do not move it from a cold environment to a hot one, or vice versa. It is not suitable for the dishwasher. The piece will age gracefully; over time, any fine scratches or marks from use will contribute to its patina, adding to rather than detracting from its character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Brooker Ceramics\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrooker Ceramics is a handmade ceramics studio based in Oxfordshire, UK. We create functional ware and sculptural ceramics informed by a deep respect for material and process. Every piece is thrown, decorated, or finished by hand. Over 25,000 people follow our work on YouTube, where we share the making process in full transparency. Our philosophy is straightforward: work slowly, pay attention to detail, make objects that earn their place in your home through the certainty of their making and the warmth of their surface. We believe that handmade ceramics have a role to play in a world of mass production. They are objects that slow you down, that reward sustained attention, and that connect you to the hands and intention behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlease note: as these are handmade objects, they may vary in colour, shape and size from one piece to the next. These variations are not defects. They are celebrated as part of the handmade quality of every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooker Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57653771501941,"sku":null,"price":175.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9402\/6735\/files\/Large-greek-vase-blue-tide-front-4.jpg?v=1793097747","url":"https:\/\/countrylivingshop.co.uk\/products\/large-blue-tide-greek-bowl-vase-1","provider":"Country Living Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}