Medium-Sized Red Carved and Openwork Vase
Handmade in Europe
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Halfway between the plant and mineral worlds, this vase sculpted by Diana Barbosa evokes the image of bark and a leaf whose imprint has been preserved by the earth. Shaped using the traditional colombin technique, it is sculpted from walnut leaves gathered in the wild, then delicately carved to allow light to pass through the material.
A ceramic artist since 2015, Diana Barbosa works with stoneware in both Portugal and France. Each vase is entirely hand-shaped, then engraved, chiseled, and openworked through a slow process that reveals the full richness of the material. Layers of glaze, the use of oxides, and the interplay between unglazed and glazed clay highlight the forms and lend each piece a unique depth.
Designed as much as a sculptural object as a vase, it can hold anything from a few dry branches to fresh flowers, thanks to its glaze. The vase is a one-of-a-kind piece.
Diana Barbosa
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Handcrafted, each piece is unique, even when produced in small batches. Its subtle variations, lines, and slight irregularities reflect the artisan’s touch and the French and European craftsmanship that La Maison de Commerce celebrates.
The item you receive may therefore differ slightly from the one pictured: that is what makes it so beautiful and unique.
All of our items come with a certificate of authenticity issued by La Maison de Commerce.
