Alice's Amphora is a large statement vase designed to hold seasonal arrangements such as spring branches or evergreen boughs. Named for Alice Waters, the amphora is inspired by the large antique urn that lives permanently in the corner of her kitchen, amid stacks of bowls, candlesticks and baskets from a lifetime of co

Permanent Collection

Alice's Amphora

$740.00

Alice's Amphora

$740.00

Alice's Amphora is a large statement vase designed to hold seasonal arrangements such as spring branches or evergreen boughs. Named for Alice Waters, the amphora is inspired by the large antique urn that lives permanently in the corner of her kitchen, amid stacks of bowls, candlesticks and baskets from a lifetime of collecting vintage pieces on her travels. Its rich green glaze is likewise a nod to the green pottery of Provence and North Africa, two places that have exerted a huge influence on Alice's cuisine. This vase is destined to become a permanent fixture, whether placed on the floor in the corner of the living room, or on a counter in the kitchen. Either way, it is, above all, intended to be used—its size, shape and capacity were carefully considered to ensure that arranging in it would be a pleasure, a ritual to be repeated with the changing seasons.

We worked closely with Niki Shelley of MANU Ceramics, a Berkeley-based ceramicist, to create this vessel to Alice's specifications while allowing Shelley to express her artistic interpretation of the form. Loosely inspired by the ancient Etruscan amphorae at the National Etruscan Museum in Chiusi, Italy, Shelley’s intention was to create a reserved, modern interpretation that would lend itself to dramatic, abundant displays.

Note: As these pieces are constructed by hand and subject to an atmospheric firing process, unique results should be expected. Each piece will vary slightly in color depending on its location in the kiln. The vase, when full, can be quite heavy—we recommend carrying it by the base rather than by the handles. Wash gently by hand. 

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Ceramic amphora vase

Hand-made exclusively for Permanent Collection by Niki Shelley in Berkeley, CA.

Hand wash only with warm water and gentle soap. Dry thoroughly.

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Measurements are approx 16.5" high and 13" wide and 12lbs.

Niki Shelley

Niki Shelley

Niki Shelley is a Berkeley-based artist and ceramicist whose practice hinges on making forms intended to reflect a sense of radical hospitality. Having graduated with a BFA in painting and printmaking from the California College of Arts & Crafts, Shelley spent several years in New York City before returning to the world of craft—she has been working as a full-time ceramicist for the last seven years. Though she is mostly self-taught, her style is informed by the formal aesthetic principles she studied in art school. She draws inspiration from folk art traditions and a myriad of theoretical sources—ranging from Gaston Bachelard, to Jacques Derrida, Yanagi Sōetsu and Raoul Vaneigem—whose writings on beauty, the life of objects, hospitality, everyday life, and our relationship to the built environment have profoundly shaped her creative process. She primarily works with clay sourced from Southern California and strives to recycle all her clay trimmings and scraps, making all of her own glazes in-house using raw materials. The Amphora for Alice’s Collection is loosely inspired by the ancient Etruscan amphorae at the National Etruscan Museum in Chius, Italy. Shelley’s intention was to create a reserved, modern interpretation that would lend itself to dramatic, abundant displays.

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Permanent Collections offers UPS Ground shipping on all U.S. domestic orders. International shipping to Canada and Europe is available via DHL and USPS.

Orders are processed one time per week, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. All orders ship from Berkeley, CA. Availability of products is not guaranteed. If you have ordered an item that is not available or that is delayed, we will notify you via email or telephone. When your order is processed, you will receive a shipment confirmation email with the shipping tracking number. Residents of California will pay state tax on their purchase.

Expected arrival date for international orders is approximately 10-14 days from the order date. For international orders, a customs duty will be charged to you depending upon the country in which you reside and the cost of the product you have ordered. Permanent Collection is NOT responsible for payment of this duty. Please consult an online duties calculator before placing your order, as this charge could amount to a few hundred additional dollars for which you will be liable. In addition, please make sure your contact details are correct in order for the carrier to make a prompt delivery. In the case the item is not deliverable it is the customer's responsibility to pay any additional fees that occur, such as return and reshipping fees.

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Should you wish to return an item, it must be in unused, unworn, unwashed, unaltered, and in undamaged condition and returned within 30 days of purchase. All returns must include original packaging: any boxes, hangers, garment bags, and other packaging materials.

To begin the return process, please contact us at customerservice@permanentcollection.com. We will then email you a return UPS shipping label and a return packing slip for you to mark with the reason(s) for your return. Repackage the item(s) you would like to return and place the prepaid UPS return label on the outside of the box you’ll ship back to us at:

Drop off your shipment at a UPS Store (find your nearest store at www.ups.com) or at any UPS facility.

As soon as we receive your return, we’ll let you know in an e-mail and make sure that your refund is processed within 7 days. It may take up to 14 business days from the date we process your refund for it reflect on your original form of payment.

We reserve the right to deny refunds if the merchandise returned does not meet our return policy requirements.

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