Rococo Ceramic Trumpet Vase with Floral Cartouche & Acanthus Brass Base

Design & Inspiration

Rising with theatrical confidence from its richly cast brass plinth, this trumpet-form vase distills the very essence of Rococo elegance. The flared silhouette — narrow at the waist, opening generously upward into a scalloped rim — recalls the bravura decorative vocabulary of eighteenth-century French porcelain ateliers, where craftsmen competed to marry sculptural drama with refined painterly ornament. Measuring 44 cm in height and 22 cm across, the vase commands the mantelpiece, console table, or reception sideboard with effortless visual authority.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is formed in fine ivory-cream ceramic, its surface carrying a warm, light-catching glaze that sets off the elaborate gilded decoration to perfection. At the heart of each face, a hand-painted floral cartouche presents a naturalistic bouquet — roses, peonies, and delicate wildflowers rendered with the soft palette and feathery brushwork characteristic of Sèvres-inspired decoration. The cartouche is framed within a gold trellis-work ground and a swept rocaille border of acanthus scrolls, all applied with meticulous gilded line work. Flanking the neck, a pair of bold acanthus-leaf handles in cast brass adds three-dimensional sculptural weight. The base is a substantial domed plinth in matching cream ceramic, encircled by an elaborate cast-brass skirt of overlapping acanthus leaves and C-scroll volutes — the kind of ormolu-style mounting that defined luxury cabinet-maker practice in the Louis XV period.

Dimensions & Details

Height: 44 cm | Width: 22 cm | Depth: 20 cm | Weight: 4 kg. The generous weight reflects the quality of the cast brass hardware and the dense ceramic body. Each piece is a standalone decorative object; no assembly is required. The vase is purely ornamental and is not designed to hold water.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every vase in this collection is produced in the Brass & Wood workshops in Egypt, where skilled artisans trained in classical European decorative arts hand-finish each piece. The gilded detailing is applied by hand, the cartouche flowers are individually painted, and the brass mounts are cast, chased, and fitted by craftsmen who bring decades of cumulative expertise to every order. Because each piece is made to order, customisation of the brass finish — Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver — is available. Allow 30–45 days for production and delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this vase made from?

The body and base are crafted from fine ceramic with a hand-applied gilded decoration. The handles and base skirt are cast brass, hand-finished in your chosen metal tone. No wood is used in this piece.

Is this vase suitable for flowers or water?

This piece is designed as a purely decorative display vase and is not sealed for water use. We recommend displaying it as an ornamental centrepiece without water or fresh flowers.

Can I customise the brass finish?

Yes. This vase is available in Gold, Antique Gold, and Silver brass finishes. Select your preferred option at checkout. Custom colour requests may also be discussed with our team.