This 6.9-foot (210 cm) giant paper-mâché clay vase is a freestanding sculptural floor vase handmade in Karachi, Pakistan, by artist MKS the Artist. At 6.9 feet tall, this may be one of the world’s tallest publicly documented freestanding paper-mâché and paper-clay vases. Based on my comparison of publicly available information, I have not found a taller example in this specific category. This is an independent comparison, not an official world-record certification. I have submitted the details of this vase to Guinness World Records for review and am currently awaiting their response. Until an official decision is received, this remains an independent comparison based on publicly available information. I will update this page when Guinness World Records responds.
Technical Specifications & Details
| Attribute | Details |
| Sculpture Title | World’s Tallest Paper-Mâché Clay Vase |
| Artist | MKS The Artist |
| Location | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Height | 6.9 Feet / 210 cm |
| Medium | Hand-sculpted paper-mâché clay / mineral air-dry formulation |
| Type | Freestanding floor sculpture vase / 1-of-1 original fine art |
| Record Status | Claimed potential World Record (based on public database research) |
World Largest vases (Global Vase Records)
following data is shared according to available data on internet in different categories of clay forms to make vases and maximum achievements so far in the world.
| Category | Record Holder / Location | Material & Method | Key Dimensions & Facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| World’s Largest Non-Kiln / Air-Dry Paper Clay Vase | MKS (Art & Vases) 📍 Pakistan | Proprietary high-strength mineral-based air-dry paper clay (No kiln or heat firing) | 6.9 feet (2.10 meters) tall. Hand-sculpted using a layering process to maintain structural rigidity without industrial machinery. |
| World’s Tallest Ceramic / Porcelain Vase | Shui-Li Snake Kiln 📍 Taiwan | Traditional kiln-fired porcelain clay | 21.9 feet (6.68 meters) tall. Required 2.7 tons of clay and massive industrial kiln structures to bake. |
| World’s Largest Hand-Thrown Vase | Haeger Potteries 📍 USA | Traditional kiln-fired pottery clay | Over 8 feet tall. Hand-thrown on a wheel but required specialized industrial kiln firing to stabilize. |
| World’s Largest Stone-Carved Vase | Grand Kolyvan Vase 📍 Russia | Solid green wavy jasper (Solid stone) | 8.4 feet (2.57 meters) tall. Carved mechanically from a single stone block; weighs 19 tons. |
Key Design Factors & Craftsmanship
- Unprecedented Height & Balance: Standing at 6.9 feet tall, this piece pushes the structural limits of non-kiln, air-dry paper clay without collapsing or tilting.
- Signature Formulation: Built using a custom mineral-infused paper clay mixture designed for long-term durability and structural rigidity.
- Organic Textures & Detailing: Hand-contoured surface featuring intricate organic extensions and cutouts that demand precise weight distribution during the drying process.
- Eco-Friendly Construction: Crafted primarily from sustainable, upcycled paper materials and natural binders.
- One-of-a-Kind Artwork: A 1-of-1 centerpiece created over hundreds of hours of manual sculpting and meticulous curing.
