Sèvres-Style Cobalt & Ceramic Lidded Urn Vase with Brass Mounts & Hand-Painted Floral Cartouche

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a room with the sovereign authority of a covered urn in the grand Sèvres tradition. This handcrafted lidded urn vase — faithful to the opulent language of 18th-century European porcelain manufacture — announces its presence through the tension of deep cobalt against warm ivory ceramic, punctuated by richly gilded brass mounts that frame and elevate every surface. Set atop a pierced and scrolled brass plinth, the urn rises to a domed lid crowned by a fluted finial, evoking the ceremonial vessels that once graced the mantelpieces and console tables of Versailles and the great Napoleonic salons.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is crafted from high-fired ceramic in the Sèvres aesthetic — the ivory ground providing a luminous canvas against which the cobalt blue bands read with striking depth. The centrepiece of the vase is a hand-painted floral cartouche: roses, dahlias, and trailing foliage rendered with the controlled brushwork of a porcelain painter, enclosed within a rocaille-style gilt reserve. The neck and lid carry sinuous gilt acanthus-and-scroll arabesque decoration on deep cobalt bands, while the base and collar are edged with precise gold banding. The brass hardware — including the ornate seahorse-form side handles, the filigree pierced base plinth, and all applied mounts — is cast and finished to complement the ceramic's gilded accents, creating a unified composition of cobalt, ivory, and warm gold.

Dimensions & Details

This statement piece weighs 4 kg, indicative of its substantial ceramic and brass construction. The tall, architectural silhouette — with its domed lid, elongated neck, swelling body, and elevated plinth — creates dramatic vertical presence suited to console tables, mantelpieces, library shelving, and grand reception entryways. Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood collection is born in Egypt, where generations of artisans have carried forward the traditions of decorative craftsmanship. This urn is individually handcrafted, meaning no two pieces are precisely identical — each floral cartouche is painted by hand, each brass mount is individually fitted, and the final assembly reflects the judgment and care of a skilled maker. When you place this urn in your home, you receive not just a decorative object, but an artifact of living craft.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this vase made from?

This luxury lidded urn is crafted from high-fired ceramic with cobalt and ivory glaze decoration, hand-painted floral motifs, and applied brass hardware including cast handles and a pierced plinth base. The gilded elements use gold-finish brass accents throughout.

Is this vase fragile? How should I care for it?

Yes — as a ceramic and brass decorative piece, this urn is fragile and should be handled with care. Dust regularly with a dry cloth. For the ceramic surfaces, a lightly dampened cloth may be used. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the hand-painted floral decoration. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the brass mounts.

Can this vase be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including alternative brass finishes (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold) available as product variants. For bespoke commissions or bulk orders, please contact our team directly.