yama cup, top-down, wide rim
ishi vase with a single branch
detail
in use
maker's mark, base
Ishi vase
for a single stem — one flower, given a stage
From First Light
€96
- Height
- 18 cm
- Clay
- Speckled stoneware, unglazed exterior
- Best for
- Single stems, dry branches
WHY THIS SHAPE
It looks simple, until you pick it up
Most vases ask for a bouquet. Ishi asks for one stem. The pinhole opening holds a single flower upright at a confident angle, and the heavy stone-like body does the rest. It's the difference between decorating and noticing.
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↘ pinhole mouth — one stem stands on its own
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↘ weighted base — a tall branch won't tip it
From the studio — let it stay empty sometimes. The shape was made to be looked at, too.
Questions, answered
Will mine look exactly like the photo?
Almost — but not exactly, and that's the point. Each piece is thrown by hand and glazed in small kiln loads, so the glaze breaks and speckles a little differently every firing. The piece you receive is one of 6 from this batch.
What happens when this batch is gone?
There are only 6, and we don't throw the same batch twice. Once they're sold, the firing stays in the shop so you can still see it, and you can leave your email to hear when we fire something like it again.
Can I pick it up at the studio?
Yes. Choose pickup at checkout and pay when you collect — nothing is charged online. We'll write to confirm your pieces and agree a day. The studio is at Danneckerstraße 7, 10245 Berlin, open Tue–Fri 12–18, Sat 10–16, and we hold a confirmed order for 7 days.
Can I order a set, or a custom piece?
Yes — write to hello@claymatter.co and tell us what you have in mind: a set of this piece for your table, or something made to your own size or glaze. We'll reply with what's possible and when the next firing could have it ready.