Sculptural Blue & White Ceramic Vase with Heart-Shaped Opening

This vase is all about shape.

Its rounded body rises into overlapping diagonal bands that meet at a heart-shaped opening, giving it a shape you don’t see every day in a ceramic vase. Soft mottled blue glaze washes across the upper half, while the lower body stays a warm, lightly speckled off-white.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s the kind of vase that gives you options. Leave it empty when you want something interesting on a console or shelf, or add a few stems when you feel like changing the look. Because the shape is already doing so much, you don’t need a big arrangement to make it feel finished.

Styling & Use

Because the vase is watertight, you can use it with fresh flowers or greenery. A few broad leaves, flowering branches, hydrangeas, or even a loose handful of garden clippings would work beautifully.

It also works well on a console, bookshelf, or side table. The soft blue and off-white color fit beautifully alongside warm wood, books, woven textures, and other ceramics.

About This Piece

The vase appears to be a handmade studio-pottery piece and is incised with a capital “A” on the bottom. The maker has not been identified. Although the exact date remains unverified, its form and finish are consistent with studio pottery from the 1980s–1990s.

Condition

Very good pre-owned condition. A few small glaze pock marks and one tiny divot are visible on close inspection. These minor surface irregularities do not detract from normal display. No cracks or major chips were noted. Please review the photographs for a closer look at the glaze, base mark, and condition.

Product Details

Product Type: Decorative ceramic vase
Item Status: Pre-Owned
Maker / Brand: Unknown; base incised with capital “A”
Era: Likely circa 1980s–1990s; exact date unconfirmed
Material: Ceramic
Color: Pale blue and off-white
Finish: Glossy mottled glaze with raised diagonal detailing
Dimensions: Approx. 10 in. W × 3 in. D × 9.5 in. H
Weight: Approx. 4 lb. 12.5 oz.
Functional Note: Watertight
Quantity: 1 vase; botanicals not included

Your vase will be carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely.