Victorian Floral Ceramic Planter Vase - Hand-Painted Rose Bouquet on Wine & Antique Gold

Design & Inspiration

Set this vase on a console table in a well-lit hallway and something changes in the room — the deep wine ground absorbs the space around it while the hand-painted rose bouquet at its center holds the eye. This piece draws directly from the Victorian and Belle Époque tradition of richly decorated ceramic vessels, where the form was secondary to the story told on its surface. The tapered cylinder, wider at the rim than at the base, gives the composition a dignified posture that suits a formal reception as naturally as a country manor sideboard.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is handcrafted ceramic, fired to a smooth, even finish and glazed in a saturated wine (burgundy) tone that serves as a canvas for the applied decoration. Around the body, dense antique gold arabesque gilding is applied in scrolling, lattice-like patterns — a technique rooted in the Victorian taste for layering ornament until a surface becomes its own landscape. At the center, an oval cartouche frames a polychrome hand-painted scene: a woven basket overflowing with roses, lily of the valley, lavender, and mixed garden blooms, rendered with the botanical precision that defined the best Victorian decorative ceramics. The gilded rim at the top edge provides a clean architectural finish to the composition.

Dimensions & Details

Height: 50 cm | Diameter: 37 cm | Weight: 5.0 kg. The generous diameter makes this suitable for displaying large floral arrangements or as a standalone decorative object. The interior is glazed in the same wine tone, visible when viewed from above — a detail that confirms the care taken in production.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Produced in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans faithfully reproducing the decorative ceramic tradition of the Victorian and Belle Époque periods. Each piece is individually painted, meaning no two are exactly identical — minor variations in the brushwork are a natural characteristic of handcrafted production, not a defect. This planter vase is part of a broader collection of classic European decorative accessories crafted in Egypt for the discerning collector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this planter vase made from?

The vase is handcrafted ceramic with a wine-toned glaze, hand-painted polychrome floral decoration, and antique gold gilding applied to the exterior arabesque pattern and rim.

Is this suitable for live plants?

This piece is designed as a decorative cachepot — it is best used as an outer decorative vessel housing a plain inner pot, rather than direct soil planting, to protect the hand-painted surface and gilding.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including alternative ground colors and personalized monogram additions. Contact our team to discuss your requirements before placing an order.