Jingdezhen Sculptural Fan Ceramic Vase – 18 Hand-Finished Glaze Styles, Small & Large

Jingdezhen Sculptural Fan Ceramic Vase

A dramatic hand-finished ceramic art vase with a wide, fan-like silhouette, deep organic ridges and an expressive surface inspired by weathered stone, mineral glazes and contemporary Chinese ceramic display. With 18 clearly named finishes and two sizes, this piece is designed for New Chinese interiors, wabi-sabi rooms, Japandi spaces, gallery-style homes and sophisticated hotel-inspired styling.

Choose Your Finish

Each finish has been given a clear descriptive name so you can select the exact look you want:

• Cobalt Speckle: ivory ground with loose cobalt-blue speckling.
• Pale Celadon: soft pale green with a quiet mineral character.
• Ash Stone: layered grey, charcoal and weathered stone tones.
• Jade Charcoal: jade-green ridges with dark charcoal accents.
• Seafoam Patina: blue-green seafoam surface with softly aged detailing.
• Verdigris Rib: green-blue patina with stronger vertical rib contrast.
• Moss Charcoal: deep moss green with smoky charcoal shading.
• Ink & Ivory: bold black and warm ivory painterly contrast.
• Ivory Pebble: dark ground scattered with light pebble-like marks.
• Blush Charcoal: warm blush clay tones with a charcoal upper edge.
• Terracotta: rich warm terracotta with a clean sculptural finish.
• Sandstone: beige, taupe and stone-grey mineral tones.
• Bronze Ember: dark bronze-brown with ember-like golden movement.
• Forest Patina: deep forest green with aged, textured highlights.
• Slate Pebble: cool slate grey with dark pebble-like markings.
• Ink Wash: ivory ceramic crossed by expressive black ink-like stripes.
• Cobalt Pebble: ivory surface with larger blue painterly pebble marks.
• Burnished Charcoal: smoky charcoal-brown with a burnished mineral effect.

Size Guide

• Small: approximately 37 × 12 × 23 cm / 14.6 × 4.7 × 9.1 in — ideal for consoles, shelves, sideboards and grouped displays.
• Large: approximately 45 × 14 × 25 cm / 17.7 × 5.5 × 9.8 in — a stronger statement size for dining tables, wide consoles, reception spaces and larger rooms.

Craft & Form

The vase is made in ceramic and shaped into a broad, low fan profile with deep hand-worked-looking ribs that create changing highlights and shadows throughout the day. The irregular rim gives it a deliberately organic character, while the narrow base keeps the wide body visually lifted rather than heavy.

The various surfaces range from quiet celadon and sandstone tones to expressive cobalt, ink, bronze and patinated greens. Because the visual interest comes from the ceramic body itself, the vase works equally well empty or with a restrained botanical arrangement.

Chinese Ceramic & Design Context

The piece is contemporary rather than an antique reproduction. Its appeal comes from several ideas that sit naturally within Chinese decorative culture: the importance of vessel silhouette, the relationship between ceramics and seasonal branches, the use of asymmetry, and the visual power of empty space around a single object.

Jingdezhen has been associated with Chinese ceramic production for centuries, while contemporary studios continue to reinterpret ceramic vessels in more sculptural, abstract and internationally styled forms. This fan-shaped vase belongs to that modern decorative direction rather than copying a named historical dynasty or kiln form.

How to Style a Fan-Shaped Vase

New Chinese Interior

Place one vase slightly off-centre on a dark wood console. Add one or two long branches, then balance the opposite side with a low tea tray, incense object or stack of art books. Leave generous negative space around the arrangement.

Wabi-Sabi & Japandi

Choose Pale Celadon, Ash Stone, Seafoam Patina, Sandstone or Forest Patina. Pair with oak, walnut, linen, textured plaster, stone and warm neutral walls. Keep the botanical arrangement sparse.

Modern European Interior

Use Cobalt Speckle, Cobalt Pebble, Ink & Ivory or Bronze Ember as a single art accent against cream upholstery, marble, bronze, antique wood or a restrained contemporary backdrop.

Dining Table Styling

The horizontal silhouette is particularly effective on a long dining table. Use one central vase with low, outward-reaching branches so the arrangement remains sculptural without becoming a conventional round bouquet.

Best Branches & Flowers

Try magnolia-style branches, plum blossom branches, willow, eucalyptus, dry sculptural stems, seasonal blossom, minimalist faux botanicals or a few asymmetrical flowers. The vase is most effective when the arrangement follows the wide fan shape rather than hiding it.

Gift Guide

A sculptural ceramic vase makes a distinctive housewarming, wedding, anniversary, host or interior-design gift. The 18 finishes make it easier to match the recipient's home: cool blues for classic or collected interiors, green patinas for natural rooms, terracotta and bronze for warm spaces, and ink-and-ivory finishes for graphic modern rooms.

Care

Dust with a soft dry cloth. For deeper cleaning, use a soft damp cloth and dry promptly. Avoid abrasive pads, strong chemical cleaners and impacts against hard stone or metal surfaces. Use felt protection underneath on lacquered, marble or delicate wood furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many versions are available?

There are 18 clearly named finishes, and each finish is available in Small and Large, creating 36 selectable variants.

What is the difference between Small and Large?

Small measures approximately 37 × 12 × 23 cm. Large measures approximately 45 × 14 × 25 cm. Large creates a stronger statement on wide furniture, while Small is easier to place on shelves and standard consoles.

Are the finishes just numbered?

No. Every finish is named by its visible colour and surface character so you can identify it easily when shopping.

Is this an antique vase?

No. It is a contemporary sculptural ceramic vase with a New Chinese and wabi-sabi design language.

Can it be displayed without flowers?

Yes. The wide fan silhouette and deeply ribbed surface are designed to function as sculptural decor even when the vase is empty.

Which finish is easiest to style?

Pale Celadon, Ash Stone, Seafoam Patina and Sandstone are the most neutral. Cobalt Pebble, Ink & Ivory and Bronze Ember create a stronger focal point.

Which size is best for a dining table?

Large works especially well on a long dining table or wide sideboard. Small is better where sightlines or tabletop depth are limited.

Does every piece look identical?

Hand-finished ceramic surfaces naturally show subtle tonal and textural variation, which is part of the character of this style.