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

these mythical beasts were mythical guardians in Chinese culture

large bookshelf has been handcrafted using reclaimed pine timbers that are over a century old

These have been converted recently for easier access to the interior

The rounded legs and frames are typical of furniture from the area

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