Anne Black is one of Denmark’s most influential contemporary ceramic designers. On one of the first trips I made to Denmark as a design-appreciating adult, I remember only having enough money to buy a grouping of three of her small circular vases. Next time I go back I'm most definitely picking up one (or more!) of the larger ones. I just love the oblong shape of the opening and delicacy of the patterns. These are spectacular either standing solo or in a larger grouping, holding flowers or left empty.