Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar - Floral Design Cashmere the piece combines sculptural simplicity

the piece combines sculptural simplicity with finely worked craftsmanship

The decoration here depicts stylised rosewater sprinklers

Made from brass with three removable compartments and a shaped carrying frame with a turned handle

This particular panel has a half lotus design on the lintel

These flower boats were identifiable by their open front and the yellow flying flag

Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar - Floral Design Cashmere the piece combines sculptural simplicityThis beautiful reproduction porcelain temple jar is decorated in the classic Chinese blue and white glaze and takes the elegant form of the meiping, or plum vase. This example is glazed in the Ming Yongle style and features lotus and trailing peony designs, with decorative spirals on the base and lid. The neck of the vase is adorned with a Ynjin cloud collar, while the side bears the inscription , meaning proclaiming great virtues. Hand painted in