This miniature vase begins on the pottery wheel, where its form is carefully thrown by hand. Once the piece reaches the perfect stage for carving, the surface is intricately carved with a textured pattern that wraps around the small vessel. A translucent green glaze is then applied, allowing the glaze to settle into the carved lines while still revealing the depth and detail of the pattern beneath.
The result is a luminous surface where the green glaze pools slightly in the carved areas, creating subtle variations in tone that bring the texture to life. The translucency of the glaze highlights every carved mark, emphasizing the rhythm and movement of the design while giving the piece a soft, layered quality.
This vase is part of a collaborative process between husband and wife—Daisy forms each piece on the pottery wheel, and Asa carves the surface by hand. From collaborations like this one, the name of the business The King and the Flower was born, reflecting the shared process behind every piece.
Perfect for small wild flowers, a small dried arrangement, or as a sculptural accent, the miniature vase brings handcrafted detail to even the smallest space.
Details:
Handmade collaboration by Asa Maestas and partner
Wheel-thrown form with hand-carved surface
Blue translucent glaze that serves to highlight the carvings
Compact miniature vase, ideal for a single stem
Functional or decorative use
This miniature vase begins on the pottery wheel, where its form is carefully thrown by hand. Once the piece reaches the perfect stage for carving, the surface is intricately carved with a textured pattern that wraps around the small vessel. A translucent green glaze is then applied, allowing the glaze to settle into the carved lines while still revealing the depth and detail of the pattern beneath.
The result is a luminous surface where the green glaze pools slightly in the carved areas, creating subtle variations in tone that bring the texture to life. The translucency of the glaze highlights every carved mark, emphasizing the rhythm and movement of the design while giving the piece a soft, layered quality.
This vase is part of a collaborative process between husband and wife—Daisy forms each piece on the pottery wheel, and Asa carves the surface by hand. From collaborations like this one, the name of the business The King and the Flower was born, reflecting the shared process behind every piece.
Perfect for small wild flowers, a small dried arrangement, or as a sculptural accent, the miniature vase brings handcrafted detail to even the smallest space.
Details:
Handmade collaboration by Asa Maestas and partner
Wheel-thrown form with hand-carved surface
Blue translucent glaze that serves to highlight the carvings
Compact miniature vase, ideal for a single stem
Functional or decorative use
