Rococo Covered Urn Vase – Wine Ceramic with Gilt Brass Mounts & Hand-Painted Landscape Medallion

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a room's attention with the effortless authority of a grand covered urn. This handcrafted Rococo covered urn vase is inspired by the opulent tradition of 18th-century European decorative arts — an era when the finest porcelain manufactories of Sèvres and Meissen competed to produce vessels that were as much paintings as they were pottery. The deep, saturated wine-red ceramic body glows with an inner warmth, its surface catching the light in a way that recalls the rich glazes of royal European collections. Mounted upon an ornate gilt brass plinth and crowned with a flame finial, this vase possesses the visual weight and grandeur that transforms any shelf, console, or cabinet into a curated vignette.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The ceramic body is wheel-thrown and hand-finished to achieve the classical baluster silhouette — swelling gracefully at the shoulder and narrowing to a defined foot — a form that has defined the language of decorative ceramics since the Renaissance. The deep wine glaze is applied in multiple firings to develop its characteristic depth and luminosity. The gilt brass framework — comprising the elaborate scrolled handles with rocaille and acanthus relief, the scalloped lid with its cast flame finial, and the heavily ornamented plinth with claw-and-scroll feet — is cast using the lost-wax technique and finished by hand to bring out the fine surface detail. At the heart of the composition, a hand-painted landscape medallion framed in a gilt cartouche depicts a serene pastoral scene with misty trees and reflecting water, rendered in the tradition of the European paysage style that adorned the finest Sèvres pieces.

Dimensions & Details

Standing 35 cm tall and 22 cm wide at its broadest point, this covered urn occupies a commanding yet refined footprint. Its proportions are carefully calibrated — neither too delicate to impose presence nor too massive to overwhelm a carefully arranged display. The piece weighs 4 kg, providing the reassuring heft of quality materials and substantial brass construction. The fitted lid sits flush with a precision that speaks to the care taken in assembly. Available in multiple brass finish variants to complement a range of interior palettes.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece bearing the Brass & Wood name is produced in Egypt by artisans who carry forward generations of decorative craft knowledge. The gilt brass components are individually cast, cleaned, and polished; the ceramic body is shaped, glazed, and fired with attention to consistent quality; and the landscape medallion is painted by hand, meaning no two pieces are precisely identical — a mark of authentic artisanship in a world of mass production. Brass & Wood is proud to bring the grandeur of European decorative tradition into the modern home through pieces of enduring quality and genuine craftsmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this vase made from?

This covered urn vase is constructed from two primary materials: a ceramic body finished with a deep wine-red glaze with gold-painted decorative motifs and a hand-painted landscape medallion, and elaborate gilt brass mounts including the handles, lid, plinth, and finial — all cast and finished by hand.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required. The gilt brass plinth base and lid are shipped separately and fit onto the ceramic body securely. No tools are needed — the components are designed to seat precisely in place.

Can this vase be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on the brass finish (available in Gold, Antique Gold, and Silver variants) and may accommodate requests regarding the ceramic glaze color. Please contact our team directly to discuss bespoke requirements for orders.