Born from the red earth of Yunnan’s highlands and fired at 1300°C in traditional wood-fired kilns, this hand-thrown mini vase is a living canvas of the region’s dramatic natural landscapes.

Every curve is shaped by the potter’s fingers, its plump, oval silhouette echoing the smooth river stones polished by Yunnan’s mountain streams. The gradient glaze is a masterpiece of fire and earth: deep emerald green at the base rises into misty blue, streaked with violet drips that cascade like waterfalls over rocky cliffs, dotted with tiny crystalline bubbles that mimic sunlight dancing on rushing water. No two pieces are identical—each bears the unique fingerprint of the kiln’s flames and the artisan’s touch.

At just 10 cm tall, it’s a tiny window into Yunnan’s wilderness. The narrow 1 cm opening is perfect for a single stem of wild orchid, a sprig of pine, or even a single blade of grass, turning any desk, tea tray, or windowsill into a quiet corner of mountain serenity.