The bold, imposing size of this superb vase will make it the stand-out element of a spacious living room or entryway as an umbrella holder. The vase's handcrafted ceramic silhouette is decorated with a technique developed by Sambuco that recalls mosaic tiles by engraving a multitude of small tile shapes onto the ceramic. The ornate motifs draw inspiration from the lavishness of Byzantine artifacts and are adorned with precious gold for an opulent effect. A third firing fixes the color on the ceramic