Hourglass-Shaped Iridescent Polychrome Lustre Vase with Shoots

A sinuous hourglass shape made unique by a delicate texture and striking, polychrome iridescence defines the singular look of this ceramic vase, ideal as a decorative piece or recipient for single-stemmed flowers. A pattern of shoots adorns the piece, on a backdrop showcasing a gleaming metallic finish obtained employing an ancient Persian technique for lustreware that involves the use of chlorides, nitrates, and sulfates and a second firing in a reduction kiln.