Blue and White Temple Jar, Birds and Flowers nkuku-all However it is slightly larger

However it is slightly larger and has the beautifully curved

muted tones created over time have resulted in a wonderful

These have been converted recently for easier access to the interior

made for practicality but still with a strong oriental style

these mythical beasts were mythical guardians in Chinese culture

Blue and White Temple Jar, Birds and Flowers nkuku-all However it is slightly largerThese lovely reproduction porcelain temple jars are made in the traditional way, hand thrown on a potter's wheel and decorated by hand using a blue cobalt pigment. The design shows various birds, trees and flowers, including a golden pheasant to represent power and authority. A temple lion, a symbol for protection against evil, sits atop the lid. The jars are produced in Jingdezhen considered the capital of Chinese porcelain production for centuries