Sèvres-Style Turquoise Ceramic Covered Urn Vase with Swan-Neck Handles and Floral Medallion

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a room with the quiet authority of a covered porcelain urn — and this handcrafted Sèvres-style vase, draped in the signature bleu céleste turquoise glaze of the great French Manufacture Royale de Sèvres, does exactly that. Its graceful ovoid body tapers to a raised plinth, surmounted by a crowned finial lid, and flanked by sweeping gilt swan-neck handles that are unmistakably Neoclassical-Empire in spirit. This is a piece that carries the grandeur of 18th-century French court culture into the modern interior.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body of this luxury decorative vase is shaped from fine ceramic, fired to a smooth, luminous turquoise glaze that captures the depth and warmth of the celebrated Sèvres bleu turquoise. The focal point of the vase is a hand-painted oval floral medallion framed within a gilt cartouche — a naturalistic arrangement of roses, lilies, and field blossoms rendered with delicate brushwork in the tradition of the great European porcelain ateliers. Encircling the medallion is a radiant aureole of burnished gold, creating a focal contrast against the sky-blue ground. The ormolu-style brass mounts — the swan-neck handles, the foliate collar at the neck, the feathered apron at the lower body, and the scrolled neoclassical pedestal base — are cast and finished by hand, contributing a sculptural weight that elevates the piece beyond mere decoration into the realm of applied art.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this covered urn vase has a commanding presence suitable for a console table, fireplace mantel, display cabinet, or reception foyer. The turquoise ceramic body is accented with multiple tiers of brass ornamentation: a crown-form lid finial, a reeded neck collar, swan-form side handles with detailed feather chasing, a lower garland of stylized acanthus and feather motifs, and a stepped square pedestal base with egg-and-dart detailing. Every element is a deliberate reference to the Neoclassical and early Empire decorative vocabulary.

Handcrafted in Egypt

At Brass & Wood, each piece in our decorative vase collection is produced by skilled Egyptian artisans who have trained in classical European decorative traditions. The ceramic body is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed; the brass mounts are individually cast, polished, and assembled. This is not a mass-produced ornament — it is a faithful interpretation of one of Europe's most celebrated decorative styles, brought to life in Egypt with materials and methods that honor the original. Available in multiple brass finish variants to complement your interior palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this vase made from?

The vase body is crafted from high-quality ceramic with a hand-applied turquoise glaze. All decorative mounts, handles, base, and lid hardware are cast brass, finished by hand. The floral medallion panel is hand-painted.

Is this vase fragile?

Yes. As a ceramic and brass decorative object, this vase requires careful handling. It is packaged with protective materials for safe delivery. We recommend placing it on a stable surface away from high-traffic areas.

Can this vase be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including alternative brass finishes (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold). Please contact our team to discuss bespoke requirements for color, size, or quantity orders.