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Australian Ceramic Vase

A unique Australian ceramic mini-vase, designed and named for Renton Bishopric's littlest niece. The Obelia Vase is inspired by the classic Australian stories of May Gibbs and her Gumnut Babies. Your Obelia Vase is designed to showcase a perfect gumnut stem or small posy of handpicked flowers. Enjoy the whimsical pairing of wildflowers and handcrafted ceramics with the Little Obelia Vase.

Why not create a collection in your favourite colours around your home?

The Obelia vase pairs beautifully with the Odessa Vase, Mini-Bottle Vase or Shelly Vase for a statement ceramic decor collection.

Available in a wide range of our favourite glazes.

All Australian ceramic vases are handmade and one of a kind. You will receive a vase similar to the vases pictured, but no two are the same. Variations in size, colour and markings are what make them unique! Be sure to scroll through all of the pictures to see examples.

Pottery For The Planet Vases are made of ceramic and must be handled with care. Ceramic will crack if knocked or dropped.

Specifications are approximate. We do our best to keep things uniform, but as these are handmade, you can expect variations in size, weight, shape, texture, pattern and volume.

Measurements:

height 7.5cm, base width 4.5cm, hole in top 2cm, weight 100g

NOTE - specifications are approximate, vases will vary.

Designed in Australia. Produced in Australia and Vietnam.

Obelia Vase

All specifications are approximate. Every piece is handmade so slight variation in size and weight between pieces is normal.

Height: 7.5cm
Base width: 4.5cm
Rim diameter: 2cm
Weight: 100g

Hand washing recommended
Not intended for food use
High-fired for durability but will crack if knocked or dropped
When displaying fresh flowers, empty and rinse regularly to prevent residue buildup inside the vase
Dry thoroughly after washing before storing
Specifications are approximate as every vase is handmade

SHIPPING

Orders placed before 8am are usually dispatched the same day, except during busy sale periods when dispatch may take up to 10 business days
We ship to Australia and New Zealand only
Standard Post within Australia: 2 to 4 business days in Queensland, 3 to 6 business days interstate
Express Post within Australia: 1 to 2 business days in Queensland, 1 to 3 business days interstate
New Zealand: Standard Post, 4 to 10 business days
Express delivery available at checkout
In-store collection available at our Noosa Showroom
All orders are packed using recycled and repurposed packaging materials
For full details, see our Shipping Policy

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES

We do not offer returns or exchanges for change of mind
We will replace any item damaged in transit, provided you notify us within 24 hours of your delivery being marked as received
To claim a transit replacement: retain all original packaging, photograph the damage alongside the packaging, and email hello@potteryfortheplanet.com with the subject line BROKEN IN TRANSIT followed by your invoice number
We cannot be responsible for damage that occurs once the order is in your care
For full conditions, see our Return Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

The vases in the range are organised into four size tiers. Mini, Small, Medium, and Large. The size of this vase is indicated on the product page. Mini vases are under 8cm tall and best for a single stem or incense. Small vases are slightly larger and suit a few sprigs or a single longer stem. Medium vases work for small posies and fragrance sticks. Large vases are statement pieces suited to bigger floral arrangements or to stand alone.

It depends on the size and opening of the vase. Mini and Small vases with narrow openings suit single stems, dried flowers, and incense sticks. Medium vases suit small posies and fragrance reeds. Large vases with wider openings are suited to florist bouquets and longer stemmed flowers. Check the rim diameter on the product page if the opening size matters for what you are planning to put in it.

No two vases are identical. Each one is handmade and fired individually, so the glaze colour, depth, and markings will be similar to the photo but will have their own natural variation. Specifications are also approximate. That variation is part of what makes handmade ceramics worth collecting and worth grouping together on a shelf.

Yes, and it is one of the most popular ways to style the collection. Grouping two or three vases of different sizes in complementary glazes works well on a mantle, shelf, or dining table. Because every piece is handmade and slightly different, a grouped display always looks considered rather than uniform. Mixing sizes within the same glaze or mixing glazes within the same size tier both work well.

Yes. Mini and Small vases with narrow openings are particularly well suited to incense sticks and fragrance reeds, holding them upright without needing a separate holder. Medium vases with narrower necks also work for fragrance reeds. If you are specifically buying for this purpose, check the rim diameter on the product page to make sure the opening suits what you plan to use.