Shino Vase_01
Born from fire and intention.
This medium-sized vessel was built by hand from a dark stoneware body, its organic form shaped slowly and deliberately, with no two sides quite the same. The surface tells the story of the kiln: a high-reduction shino glaze, rich with metallic depth, shifts between warm rust, ash grey, and flashes of copper depending on the light. Where the flame moved, the glaze moved with it.
Reduction firing is an unpredictable process. The kiln is starved of oxygen at peak temperature, forcing the glaze to pull metals to the surface and blush in ways that cannot be fully controlled or replicated. What you see is exactly what the fire decided.
Twin loop handles sit naturally at each shoulder, making this piece as functional as it is sculptural. Fill it with a loose bouquet of dried stems, a single branch, or let it stand alone on a shelf as the object it was always meant to be.
One of a kind. There is no other.
H = 7.5"
W = 5.5" × 8"
Product Info
This vessel was handmade in Los Angeles, CA, making it a truly one of a kind object. Built by hand from a dark stoneware body and reduction fired with a shino metallic glaze, every surface, curve, and detail is the result of both intention and the unpredictable nature of fire. Slight variations in form, glaze depth, and texture are not imperfections. They are the fingerprints of the process, and what makes this piece entirely yours.
Sizing: This is a medium sized vessel, well proportioned for a small bouquet of dried or fresh stems, a single sculptural branch, or as a standalone decorative object. Due to the handbuilt nature of this piece, dimensions may vary slightly from what is shown.
Materials & Safety: Crafted with food safe, lead free clay and glazes. This vessel is intended primarily as a decorative piece but is safe for use with fresh flowers and water.
Care Instructions:
Dishwasher safe, wash with mild soap
Avoid thermal shock. Do not move directly from freezer to microwave or vice versa
Handle with care and avoid drops, as ceramics are fragile by nature
Why You'll Love It: There is something quietly special about placing flowers in a vessel that was made by hand. It transforms an ordinary corner of your home into something considered, something alive. This is not a mass produced object pulled from a shelf. It is a piece that carries the memory of the hands that made it, the heat that fired it, and the intention behind every detail. It also makes a deeply meaningful gift for anyone who appreciates the art of slow making and beautiful, functional objects that last a lifetime.
Meet the Maker
Hi, I'm Kiki Liu, a full-time ceramics artist born and based in Los Angeles, CA. Every piece you see in this shop was made by my own two hands, and that will never change. Over the past decade, clay has been my constant. It has taught me patience, presence, and the quiet power of making something real in a world that moves too fast.
My practice has always been about more than the object itself. It's about the people behind the craft, the artists who pour everything into their work and deserve a space to grow and thrive. That belief is what led me to found Current State Studio, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting artists and creative communities right here in Los Angeles.
This shop is a direct extension of that mission. When you purchase one of my cups, you are directly funding Current State Studio and helping sustain a space where artists are uplifted, resources are shared, and creativity is treated as essential. Your cup is handmade with love, shaped from the earth, and sent out into the world with real purpose behind it.
Thank you for being here. It genuinely means everything.
With gratitude,
Kiki
