The Aspire Vase

From the heart of Calf Handmade Studio, this vase is lovingly handcrafted by artisan Liu Kun, who has poured over a decade of passion into his work in Jingdezhen, the world’s capital of porcelain.

Liu reimagines the gentle, classic silhouette of a moon jar, seeing in its form the simple, heartwarming joy of a piece of candy. Each vase is shaped entirely by hand, carrying the unique story of its creation from a simple ball of clay to a finished work of art. This dedication is guided by Liu Kun's principle: "If the heart is free, what it creates will be inclusive and welcoming."

It began with a period of deep fascination. Lost in the world of plants, Liu was mesmerized by their quiet, relentless determination to grow towards the light.

Liu wanted to see if he could capture that same spirit in clay. This vase is the result of that experiment—an attempt to create a vessel from the earth that embodies the very essence of a plant: its constant, striving effort to grow ever upwards.

The result is an organic, sculptural form that feels alive with movement. It’s a tribute to the resilience of nature and a beautiful, handcrafted symbol of aspiration.

MATERIALS: Jingdezhen high-quality porcelain clay

TECHNIQUE: Hand-thrown and shaped, with underglaze hand-painting.

GLAZE: Finished with a custom transparent glaze.

FIRING: High-temperature firing at 1200°C

DIMENSIONS : Height： 28 cm , Width : 17 cm, Diameter : 17 cm