Phoenix Tail Flat Ceramic Vase – Dark Cobalt Floral or Blue & White Bird-and-Flower, 36.5 cm
Phoenix Tail Flat Ceramic Vase – Dark Cobalt Floral or Blue & White Bird-and-Flower, 36.5 cm
Phoenix Tail Flat Ceramic Vase
A sculptural 36.5 cm flat vase offered in two contrasting finishes: a saturated dark-cobalt floral face with pale botanical decoration, and a classic blue-and-white bird-and-flower composition. The narrow side profile and broad front face make this form especially effective where a conventional round vase would feel too bulky.
Choose Your Finish
- Dark Cobalt Floral: deep blue front face with pale floral and leaf decoration; approximately H36.5 cm; inner mouth about 11.5 cm.
- Blue & White Bird-and-Flower: pale ceramic ground with cobalt botanical, bird and floral motifs; approximately H36.5 cm; inner mouth about 11.5 cm.
Craft & Form
The vase uses a flattened body with a sharply defined front and back surface, then narrows through the side profile. That construction gives it an almost panel-like quality: it reads as painted ceramic art from the front, but still has enough depth and opening to function as a flower or branch vessel.
The upper contour flares outward before stepping into the neck, creating the distinctive phoenix-tail silhouette. Dark Cobalt Floral feels bolder and more graphic; Blue & White Bird-and-Flower is lighter and more traditional.
Chinese Ceramic Design Context
Flattened and shaped bottle forms have a long place in Chinese decorative ceramics, where large front-facing surfaces allowed painters to create more pictorial compositions than on narrow cylindrical bodies. Bird-and-flower subjects also belong to a major tradition in Chinese painting and decorative arts, often combining natural beauty with symbolic associations tied to season, prosperity and cultivated elegance.
The phoenix-tail name here describes the sculptural upper profile rather than claiming antique age or historic provenance. These are contemporary decorative ceramics designed to bring a classical visual vocabulary into a modern interior.
How to Style It in a New Chinese Interior
Use It as a Solo Statement
Place one vase on a long walnut or dark-elm console beneath a framed ink-style artwork. Because the front face is broad, it does not need many companion objects.
Pair Both Finishes
Display Dark Cobalt Floral slightly behind Blue & White Bird-and-Flower. The colour contrast adds depth while the matching silhouette keeps the pair coherent.
Use Sparse Branches
Choose magnolia-style branches, berry stems, plum-blossom-style branches or loose greenery. Avoid a dense bouquet that covers the sculptural top edge.
Modern Western Pairing
In transitional or Chinoiserie rooms, pair the vase with cream upholstery, brass, cane, marble or black furniture. The flat profile is particularly useful on narrow mantels and shallow consoles.
Gift Guide
This is a strong wedding, anniversary, housewarming or design-lover gift because the form feels more unusual than a standard round vase. Dark Cobalt Floral suits dramatic interiors; Blue & White Bird-and-Flower is the easier all-purpose choice.
Care
Dust with a soft dry cloth. Wipe gently with a slightly damp cloth and dry promptly. Avoid abrasive cleaners and impacts around the pointed upper contour. Support the body from underneath when moving the vase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is the vase?
Both finishes are approximately 36.5 cm high.
What is the mouth size?
The inner opening is approximately 11.5 cm.
What is the difference between the two finishes?
Dark Cobalt Floral uses a saturated blue ground with pale decoration. Blue & White Bird-and-Flower uses a pale ground with cobalt painted imagery.
Why is the body flat?
The flattened form creates a broad decorative face while taking up less depth than a conventional round vase.
Can it hold branches?
Yes. Its tall body and wide mouth suit decorative branches, dried stems and loose floral arrangements.
Can it be displayed empty?
Yes. The silhouette and surface decoration are strong enough to work as standalone ceramic art.
Which version suits New Chinese decor best?
Both work well. Dark Cobalt Floral creates more drama; Blue & White Bird-and-Flower creates a lighter, more classical look.
Does it work in Western interiors?
Yes. It pairs naturally with Chinoiserie, Grandmillennial, transitional and collected European-inspired rooms.
Is this an antique vase?
No. It is a contemporary decorative ceramic vase inspired by Chinese shaped-vessel and bird-and-flower traditions.
What makes it a good gift?
The unusual flat silhouette, substantial 36.5 cm height and strong blue palette make it feel like a statement object rather than a small accessory.
