Daum Medium Mayan Shell Vase – Limited Edition Blue Crystal
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of the Caribbean Sea with the Daum Medium Mayan Shell Vase. Inspired by the vibrant underwater world off the coast of the Riviera Maya, this vase is a masterwork of light, movement, and color. Crafted in Daum’s world-renowned Pâte de Cristal (crystal paste), this sculptural piece captures the organic elegance of a seashell tossed by the waves, reimagined in a luminous gradient of ocean blues.
Poetry from the Caribbean Sea To create the Maya Collection, the Daum design team explored the natural wonders of the Mexican coast, observing the harmonious dance of dolphins, rays, and coral reefs. This vase translates those fluid underwater movements into solid form. The color transitions from a deep, mysterious navy to a translucent white-blue, mimicking the look of crystallized seawater. To add a final touch of luxury, the front is adorned with six mother-of-pearl roundels that shimmer like sunlit sand on a white Caribbean beach.
Why This Item Is So Special
Elite Limited Edition: This is a strictly Limited Edition of only 225 pieces worldwide. As a numbered art edition, it represents a high-value investment for serious collectors of fine French crystal. Once these 225 pieces are sold, the mold is retired forever.
Incredible 290-Hour Craftsmanship: Each vase is the result of nearly 290 hours of meticulous work by Daum's master craftsmen. This involves a complex plaster sculpting process and an extended 17-day firing cycle in the kiln to achieve its perfect form.
Mastery of the Lost-Wax Technique: Handcrafted in Nancy, France, using the ancient lost-wax process, each vase is a unique original. Because the mold is destroyed to extract the crystal after firing, no two vases will ever have the exact same color flow or light-catching internal glints.
Organic Sculptural Design: The wide opening and rounded, asymmetrical design make this vase a standalone work of art. It is equally breathtaking when displayed solo as a sculpture or when used to showcase large, elegant floral arrangements.
Exquisite Material Details: The fusion of Pâte de Cristal and genuine mother-of-pearl creates a multi-textured experience that captures the essence of the ocean’s surface and floor in one cohesive masterpiece.
Product Specifications
Brand: Daum (France)
Collection: Maya
Model: Medium Seashell Vase
SKU / Reference: 05820
Edition Type: Limited Edition of 225 copies
Material: Fine Pâte de Cristal and Mother-of-Pearl
Color: Gradient of Deep Ocean Blue to Translucent White
Height: 11.8 inches (30 cm)
Width: 9.8 inches (25 cm)
Depth: 5.1 inches (13 cm)
Net Weight: 11.24 lb (5.1 kg)
Origin: Handcrafted in France
The Daum Mayan Shell Vase is an invitation to bring the serenity and wonder of the Caribbean into your daily environment. Its rare status, breathtaking color palette, and artisanal heritage make it a definitive treasure for the discerning collector of high-end glass art.