Blue & White Porcelain Frilled Temple Jar With Lid 19th The shape of the lock

The shape of the lock is that of a trident or trisul

aged patina speak to decades of handling and use

Geometric Drawer Fronts

typical of the area

It dates to the 18th century and is carved from a single piece of stone

Blue & White Porcelain Frilled Temple Jar With Lid 19th The shape of the lockThis elegant blue and white temple jar is hand crafted and hand painted in Jingdezhen, China's renowned porcelain capital. Its distinctive frilled rim and domed lid are inspired by elegant Chinese porcelain forms of the Ming dynasty, while the decoration features the traditional Four Trees design, one of the most enduring themes in Chinese decorative arts. The jar depicts an idyllic landscape of pine, bamboo, flowering prunus and luxuriant garden