"Ancient Jar" Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Vessel

There are objects that carry time within them.

The "Ancient Jar" Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Vessel is a hand-finished ceramic vessel inspired by the forms of old storage jars — rounded, grounded, and quietly commanding. Its hammered surface and reactive glaze make every piece unique: no two jars share the same pattern of earth and shadow.

Place it on a shelf, a console, or the floor. Fill it with dried branches, pampas grass, or nothing at all.

Details

• Material: Ceramic with reactive glaze
• Chalk — Small: 21 × 34 cm
• Iron Earth — Large: 27 × 29 cm
• Chalk — Large: 26 × 45 cm
• Hammered surface with loop handles for a sculptural, artisan feel
• Each piece is unique — reactive glaze variations are expected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it made of?

The jar is hand-finished in ceramic with a reactive glaze — a technique where the glaze shifts and pools differently with each firing, creating a unique pattern of earth tones and shadow on every piece.

What sizes and colours are available?

There are three options: Chalk Small (21 × 34 cm), Iron Earth Large (27 × 29 cm), and Chalk Large (26 × 45 cm). Chalk is a soft white tone; Iron Earth has a darker, mottled texture.

Will my jar look exactly like the photos?

Not exactly — the reactive glaze means every piece has its own unique pattern of colour and texture. This is what makes it genuinely one of a kind and true to the wabi-sabi philosophy of beauty in imperfection.

Can I use it as a vase?

Yes — it works beautifully with dried branches, pampas grass, or tall sculptural stems. Its wide opening and grounded form suit large, statement arrangements as well as a single branch placed with intention.

Can I place it on the floor?

Yes — the larger sizes are designed to work on the floor as well as on a shelf or console. A single tall dried branch in the Chalk Large jar makes a striking floor-level statement piece.

Is it a good gift?

Yes — its sculptural presence and unique reactive glaze make it a memorable and considered gift for anyone who loves wabi-sabi interiors, artisan ceramics, or beautiful objects with a sense of history.

Where is it shipped from?

Orders are fulfilled and shipped from our supplier warehouse. Standard delivery times apply at checkout based on your location.