Pink Blossom Chinoiserie Emilene Stoneware Vase by Susan Gordon Pottery

Pink blossom painting follows the narrow neck and rounded lower body of the Emilene vase. High-fire glaze and a 22K gold-luster rim finish the handmade stoneware, with Peony or White grounds offering two versions of the floral pattern.

“A few slender stems would be my starting point here. Leaving the lower branches of the arrangement open allows the painted pink blossoms to remain part of the picture.”
-Mrs. Mayfair

Product Details

• Material: High-fire stoneware with glaze and 22K gold-luster decoration.
• Measurements & Options: Approximately 6 in. high x 3 in. wide.
• Design & Use: Hand-painted Pink Blossom Chinoiserie pattern. Ground-color options: Peony and White.
• Included: One vase; flowers and other displayed pieces are not included.

Care & Ownership

Gently hand wash with mild soap and a soft microfiber cloth, then rinse and dry carefully. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners and scrubbing the 22K gold-luster decoration. Gold-luster pieces are not dishwasher or microwave safe. Protect from sudden temperature changes and knocks, and store with a soft separator where decorated surfaces might touch. Change flower water regularly, support the body when emptying and protect the surface beneath the vase from moisture.

Maker / Heritage

Susan Gordon began her pottery business in a basement studio in 2013, bringing a background in ceramic sculpture and abstract painting to practical household objects. Her experience with paint still informs the gestures and surfaces of the work. In 2019 she opened a storefront and studio in Homewood, Alabama, where making and showing the pieces could sit together. The pottery passes through making, smoothing, glazing, gold decoration, sanding and a final check, with more than five pairs of hands and eyes involved. The hydrangeas outside her first garage studio became a recurring source of imagery, connecting the flowers of everyday life to the work of her hands.