Red Vase with carving of Querrelle by Cocteau

This is the first of a series of vases with carving of Querelle by Jean Cocteau.

Querelle of Brest is a novel by the French writer Jean Genet. It was written mostly in 1945 with illustrations by Jean Cocteau. It is set in the midst of the port town of Brest, where sailors and the sea are associated with murder. Georges Querelle, its protagonist, is a bisexual thief, prostitute and serial killer who manipulates and kills his lovers for thrills and profit. The novel formed the basis for Querelle (1982), Rainer Werner Fassbinder's last film.

Hight: 23,5 cm
Diametre: 14

This piece is hand-built, carved by hand and then fired in an electric kiln at 1220ºC.

All pieces are dishwasher safe, although please take care, washing by hand is the best option.