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Vases : Where did they start

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:02:09 +0000

The vase (pronounced in wasy as /ˈvɑːz/, /ˈveɪs/, or /ˈveɪz/) is an open container, often used to hold cut flowers. A vase can be made up from so many different materials including ceramic or glass or plastic to name but a few.

Vases are defined as having a certain anatomy. Lowest is the foot, a distinguishable base to the piece. The design of the base may be bulbous, flat, carinate or another shape. Next, the body, which forms the main and often largest portion of the piece. Resting atop the body is the shoulder, where the body curves inward. Then the neck, where the vase is given more height. Lastly, the lip, where the vase flares back out at the top. All these attributes can be seen in the pictures at right. Many vases are also given handles, though no examples are shown here. Today, the shapes of vases have evolved from the conventional ones to modern designs and shapes.

The vase was also born as an art medium unto itself. The ancient Greeks famously used vases to depict scenes. It has since been developed and in 2003 the winner of the Turner Prize was Grayson Perry, for wonderful art on vases

Bronze and Stone Water Fountain

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:12:21 +0000

This wall fountain conveys a feeling of sentiment, magic and amusement. With a bronze and stone effect finish this piece is relatively lightweight yet very durable. The antique finish accents the lion perfectly and brings out it’s majestic appearance. Create a stunning design statement by adding this unique piece to your garden or courtyard area

Large Metal Rose Arch

admin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:34:49 +0000

Picture the scene at a summer’s day all the flowers are blossoming walking down the side of a beautiful thatched cottage and the entrance to the country cottage garden is a beautiful rose bush interwoven into a they fairytale type entrance to a country scene with all blossoming flowers long grasses. Me personally I would like to see an old traditional English rose with its small delegates white and pink flowers covering this beautiful delicate woven Archway if mounted and maintained correctly this will give many many years of service so giving you good service.

Large metal rose arch

This beautiful rose arch has an individual elegant design sure to add interest within gardens of all sizes. Perfect for providing decorative support for climbing plants such as honeysuckle, clematis, roses and ivy. This arch features wonderful scroll detail and is ideal for framing an entrance or simply as an elegant feature. It is sized at: Height: 2340 mm, Width: 1200 mm, and Depth: 450 mm, and is currently available from www.homestansted.co.uk