Black Square Porcelain Tea Jar Dragon Motif

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$348.00
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SKU:
1470
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The Black Square Porcelain Tea Jar Dragon Motif presents a vivid decorative scene against a deep black ground. Its long, sinuous dragon appears in layered green, turquoise, blue, yellow, and white tones, surrounded by stylized clouds, colorful emblems, and wave borders. A coordinating square lid completes the tall, architectural silhouette. Measuring 12 inches high, 7 inches wide, and 7 inches deep, this porcelain tea jar has a substantial presence without overwhelming a tabletop arrangement. Display it as a standalone accent on a console, credenza, or mantel, or place it on a spacious bookshelf or inside a glass-front cabinet. Its bold palette pairs especially well with dark wood furniture, lacquered surfaces, and collected Asian-inspired decor. For a balanced presentation, style it beside lower objects such as stacked books, a small bowl, or a compact floral arrangement.

Width:
7.00 in
Height:
12.00 in
Depth:
7.00 in
primary color:
Black
secondary colors:
Turquoise, Green, Blue, Yellow, White, Pink
pattern motif:
Sinuous dragon with stylized clouds, colorful emblems, and wave borders
shape:
Tall square jar with coordinating square lid
visual style:
Asian-inspired, Traditional, Ornamental, High-contrast, Figurative
recommended rooms:
Living room, Dining room, Entryway, Home office, Library
recommended placements:
Console table, Credenza, Mantel, Spacious bookshelf, Display cabinet
Illustrative scene of hands shaping a clay vessel on a pottery wheel; not a photograph of a Legend of Asia workshop

Illustrative craft scene Form / Brushwork / Glaze

Behind the form

It begins in the hands.

Before a piece is painted, its shape gives it character: the shoulder of a jar, the edge of a planter, the balance of a vase. The porcelain traditions behind our collection bring together forming, hand-painted detail, glazing, and firing.

A closer look

Notice how the painted line follows the form, and how the glaze catches the light.

Blue-and-white porcelain-base lamp illuminating a contemporary living room

Porcelain, seen in a new light.

At home with porcelain

A place for the details to live.

We like porcelain best when it feels part of everyday life, not set apart from it. A lamp can warm a reading corner; a jar can hold its own on a console. Blue-and-white pattern feels especially at ease beside wood, linen, and a little open space.

A room note

Give a favorite piece some breathing room, then let its color echo somewhere else nearby.