Crafts CouncilDirectoryLaura PlantPortland VaseAboutDescribed by Josiah Wedgwood as his ‘greatest achievement’, it took thousands of tests to recreate the 1st century BC cameo glass vase. Recreating beautiful forms is a recurring thread in ceramic traditions and Laura is intrigued by the way forms are interpreted and updated through history. Thrown in coloured porcelain, each piece is carefully turned to reveal the precise shape. The looped handles are carefully manipulated before joining, giving each Portland vase has its own character.Laura PlantStoke-on-Trent, EnglandPortland Vase 2023, Laura PlantThrown Porcelain with extruded handlesPortland Vase (2022), Laura PlantThrown porcelain with extruded handlesPortland VaseAboutDescribed by Josiah Wedgwood as his ‘greatest achievement’, it took thousands of tests to recreate the 1st century BC cameo glass vase. Recreating beautiful forms is a recurring thread in ceramic traditions and Laura is intrigued by the way forms are interpreted and updated through history. Thrown in coloured porcelain, each piece is carefully turned to reveal the precise shape. The looped handles are carefully manipulated before joining, giving each Portland vase has its own character.Laura PlantStoke-on-Trent, EnglandPortland Vase 2023, Laura PlantThrown Porcelain with extruded handlesPortland Vase (2022), Laura PlantThrown porcelain with extruded handlesMore from Laura PlantProjectNational Trust Exclusive CollectionProjectVesselsProjectWaterfloraProjectBritish Ceramics Biennial Fresh Talent Residency 2021ProjectTrials SeriesProjectAmphora Series