
Hive Vase Large
The Hive Vase flaunts a solid base with a slightly off-axis opening that make sculptural floral arrangements easy. Designed by Shelley Simpson and inspired by Lee Mathews' signature cocoon-shaped sleeves and dresses, this vase is available in two sizes – medium and large. Available in limited colours.
All Mud Australia is handmade in our studio in Sydney, Australia. Slight irregularities in size, glaze and texture reflect the artisan nature of the product and should be embraced.
Dimensions (l x w x h)
Metric (cm): 20 x 20 x 24.5
Availability and delivery
We ship to the UK and offer in-store pickup from our Mud Australia store located in London. Click here for store details.
Online orders are processed and dispatched within one to two business days and once shipped, next-day delivery within the UK.
If items are not in stock, we will contact you to discuss alternate product options and estimated delivery time. For any items not in stock, please allow approximately six to ten weeks to be handmade in Sydney and delivered internationally. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with tracking details.
If your order is time sensitive please contact us to check availability on +44 20 7706 4903, online chat or email [email protected].
General information and care instructions
To maintain the appearance of your porcelain vase we advise that you wash in warm - not hot - water with mild detergent. Gently brush the glazed interior once flowers have been removed to ensure that any mineral residue is removed.
Please note: ink, orange, plum, red, slate, wasabi and yellow porcelain are our premium colours. These items are more complex to make and require more pigment for depth and vibrancy of colour, hence the premium pricing.
Our returns policy
Under law, we happily refund or exchange for items purchased either online, instore or by telephone, however, you must notify us within 14 days of the sale. Please email us at [email protected] before you ship your package back so we know to expect it. Any additional shipping and postage charges are your responsibility and goods must be received in the same condition as shipped within 30 days: In these instances, the full price paid for the goods will be refunded and this includes our delivery costs of the goods. Alternatively, we can issue a credit voucher to the equivalent value, valid for one year from the date of the initial purchase.
If your item/s arrive broken or faulty please email a photo of the damaged goods to [email protected] within seven (7) days of receipt to arrange a replacement piece or a credit voucher. Please do not send us broken items.

After talking to Lee Mathews I had the idea of using the Cocoon Dress, with its off-centre sleeve, as a silhouette for a vase. The Hive Vase is the end result and it ties in beautifully with our offering.
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Handmade in our Sydney studio
With an elegant and timeless design aesthetic, Mud Australia thoughtfully creates porcelain homewares that are designed to last.
From our studio in Sydney we hand make every porcelain piece, actively building relationships with the people who buy and love our products across the world.
Carbon neutral since 2020, we’re passionate about social responsibility and believe in a sustainable future.
Our Process
Using porcelain clay sourced directly from Limoges, France, the pigment is tinted to the body at slip stage to provide colour depth.
Clear glaze is applied to the interior of each piece leaving the exterior with a vitrified stone-like surface that becomes smooth with handling.
