Koi-Motif Porcelain Vase

Blue and white porcelain has a way of cooling a whole room — one piece on a table and the light seems to settle.

This vase carries koi, hand-painted swimming through waves and small flowers, the old motif that's meant to stand for patience and good fortune. Rounded, generous, steady. Fill it with peonies or branches, or let it hold the table on its own.

Hand-painted koi porcelain vase, blue and white. $148.

Each piece is vintage or antique and has lived a life before finding its way to Tallmadge Ave; natural signs of age, wear, patina, and imperfections are part of its character and are to be expected. All pieces are sold as-is, and any notable condition issues are described in the product listing. That said, if it arrives damaged or isn't as described, we'll refund you in full, including shipping — since each piece is one of a kind, we can't simply send a replacement. Otherwise, returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. Questions any time at christine@tallmadgeave.com — we're a two-person shop, and we answer.