Egyptian urn for ashes 'The Eye of Ra'

An eye that has watched over the living for thousands of years

You are looking for something that reflects who they truly were. Not just a container, but an object with meaning, presence and a story behind it. This cremation urn carries the Eye of Ra, a symbol rooted in ancient Egyptian mythology that has stood for perception, consciousness and strength for millennia.

Six senses, six layers of meaning

The Eye of Ra originates in the mythology of ancient Egypt, where it was first known as the Eye of Horus. It represented the feminine sun, embodied by Sekhmet, set against Amun as the masculine counterpart. Each part of the eye corresponds to one of the six senses: smell, sight, thought, hearing, taste and touch. Six senses, six ways the connection between you expressed itself every day. Think about which one fits most naturally. The sharp eye for detail. The way they listened to music. The instinct for good food. That specificity is what makes this symbol more than decoration on an urn for ashes.

Forty years of craft in every piece

These urns are made by a ceramicist with more than forty years of practice behind them. That is not a marketing line; it is a measurable reality you can see in the precision of each piece. Every urn is hand-modelled from high-quality clay. During firing, a layer of liquid bronze is applied directly to the surface, bonding to the ceramic as it bakes. This is not a coating added afterwards. The bronze becomes part of the surface itself, giving the colour a depth and texture that no machine-made process can replicate.

An object that does not read as an urn

The contemporary form and the distinctive bronze finish mean that visitors tend to see an art object rather than a memorial piece. If you would prefer the urn's presence to remain understated in a room, this design gives you exactly that space.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor placement

This cremation urn is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, which gives you flexibility when thinking about where it will sit.

Practical guidance on placement and care

Ceramic is naturally porous and responds to moisture over time. For outdoor placement, choose a sheltered position such as a covered terrace, a protected garden spot or a windowsill with an overhang. Avoid leaving the urn exposed to standing water or prolonged frost. The bronze layer is bonded to the surface during firing and forms part of the ceramic itself, not a separate finish that can peel or chip. High-quality clay provides a solid, durable base. With sensible placement, this urn will hold its quality for years.

Made to reflect who they were

Personalisation is available for this urn. A name, a date or a short phrase can be added, and the six senses that the Eye of Ra represents offer a natural prompt if you are thinking about what to inscribe. The sense they were known for. The one that defined the bond you shared. An engraving plate can be added if you would like a more formal inscription, turning this art object into something that is unmistakably and entirely theirs.

If you would like to talk through the personalisation options or are unsure which approach fits best, we are happy to think it through with you at your own pace.