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Shell–Shaped Wall Pocket Vase | Ocean Greens & Blues
Shell–Shaped Wall Pocket Vase | Ocean Greens & Blues
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Shaped like a beautifully opened cockle shell, this vintage ceramic wall pocket brings the quiet poetry of the shoreline into your home. Its sweeping ridges, arched silhouette, and ocean-washed glaze make it feel like a piece lifted straight from the tide.
Designed to hang on the wall, the piece functions as both décor and vessel. Whether you style it with stems, dried botanicals, or leave it empty as a sculptural shell form, it adds a soft coastal presence to any space.
Browse more serene coastal-inspired pieces in our Coastal Serenity Collection.
Dimensions
Dimensions
- Width: 16.9 cm (side to side)
- Height: 10.8 cm (top to bottom)
- Depth: 6.4 cm (projection from the wall)
Condition
Condition
- Very good - This wall pocket is in very good vintage condition.
- No visible chips or cracks on the front or rim.
- Minor firing marks and natural crazing on the back and interior, consistent with age and studio craftsmanship.
- Hanging holes remain strong and structurally sound.
- Presents beautifully when displayed.
Additional Information
Additional Information
1. Design & Features
- Sculptural cockle shell-shaped form with beautifully defined ridges that create natural shadow play on the wall.
- Striking ocean-inspired drip glaze—a medley of greens and blues that feels both vintage and contemporary.
- Open top designed to hold short-stem flowers, dried botanicals, or trailing greenery.
- Two hanging holes on the back for secure mounting.
- Fully glazed interior, allowing the vase to hold water if you choose to use fresh stems.
2. Craftsmanship
- Studio-crafted ceramic piece, likely mid-century.
- Hand-applied glaze with textured variation and organic colour movement.
- The back shows natural firing marks, glaze skips, and subtle irregularities typical of handmade pottery from the period—each a reminder of its artisanal origin.
3. Uses & Versatility
- Style with dried flowers, eucalyptus, lavender, or trailing faux greenery.
- Hang in an entryway, hallway, bathroom, or above a bedside table as a small art piece.
- Works perfectly within coastal, bohemian, rustic, or eclectic interiors.
- Beautiful enough to display empty as sculptural wall décor.
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