The Craft Hotel Ubud

Object No. TER-008
Gilded Floral Mosaic Urn
Physical Description:

An elegant, tapered terracotta vessel featuring a wide, flared “trumpet” rim and a slender base. The body is treated with a weathered ivory wash that serves as a neutral canvas for opulent, high-relief ornamentation, most notably a flowing botanical motif of hand-carved vines and blossoms highlighted with traditional Prada gold leaf. This ornamentation is further elevated by geometric bands of glass mosaic inlays placed within the floral centers and along the horizontal registers of the neck and foot, catching the light with a rhythmic sparkle reminiscent of Balinese Candi decorations. The unadorned, matte white neck provides a clean visual contrast, grounding the dense, regal artistry of the lower body.

Classification:

Hand-shaped Decorative Vessel

Material:

Terracotta (Clay)

Technique:

Pilin (Coiling) and Prada (Gilding) application

Surface Treatment:

Hand-carved relief with gold leaf accents and glass mosaic inlays

Color Palette:

Antique Ivory, Champagne Gold, and Shimmering Crystal