Tall, medium-sized, rectangular bottle vase by Suvira McDonald from April 2026. 

In this work (and its companion piece), Suvira plays with his traditional bottle vase shape, producing a vessel whose tall, enclosed, rectangular form sports two, organic "bottlenecks".

It's finished with a smooth base of soft green/grey, overlaid with dramatic, overlapping swathes of crackled glaze in dark brown, with areas of dripping, melted ash - a dramatic and ever-changing surface resulting from a three day wood-firing.

This work functions both as a vase and as a striking, stand-alone sculptural piece.

We have two, complimentary, angular bottle vases from this series - one wide, one tall. While they're available individually, the artist would prefer them to form a pair, so we have a special price if both are purchased.

dimensions
height: 40cm
width: 19cm
depth: 7.5cm
openings: 1.5 x 2cm (two)
base: 9 x 19cm
weight: 2.585kg

Nb. this work is handmade so measurements are approximate.

Ceramic vase.
Three day wood firing, melted ash glaze.
Handmade in Australia.

See all Suvira's angular bottle vases, as well as our full selection of work by Suvira McDonald.

Suvira McDonald is a legendary potter based in Northern NSW, whose career spans more than 30 years.

He's known for his lush, generous forms and glazes, and many pieces are wood fired in a Japanese style anagama kiln. Crackled, fire-coloured surfaces that look like the vessel is itself a glowing ember are a hallmark of McDonald's style.

Each piece is like an artwork in its own right, inviting extended contemplation and use, which rewards with a deeper connection to the vessel.

Read more about Suvira McDonald.