The Serendipity 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."

This collection began not with a plan, but with a beautiful mistake.

During a firing, a carefully thrown piece of clay deformed, collapsing under the intense heat of the kiln. But what emerged from what should have been a failure was something unexpectedly beautiful—a form that was gracefully imperfect, uniquely sculptural, and more alive than the original design.

This happy accident taught Liu a profound lesson: true beauty often lies in letting go of control. He was so inspired by this moment of serendipity that it gave birth to an entire series. Each vase is a celebration of that discovery—a tribute to the unpredictable beauty that can only be found when we embrace life's perfect imperfections.

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 : 
Medium： Height： 26 cm , Width : 19 cm, Diameter : 22 cm

Large： Height： 32 cm , Width : 24 cm, Diameter : 30 cm