Crystal Shell Temple Jar

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$373.00
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SKU:
1871
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The Crystal Shell Temple Jar brings a light, sculptural presence to a room through its clear appearance and softly frosted decoration. Its rounded body is embellished with layered floral and shell-inspired motifs, while a domed lid and faceted finial complete the traditional temple jar silhouette. Measuring 18 inches high, 10 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, it offers noticeable height without requiring the footprint of a larger floor accent. Display it on a living room console, dining room sideboard, spacious mantel, or entry table, where its pale, translucent look can stand out against wood, stone, or painted surfaces. It works well as a singular focal point or as part of a collected arrangement with books, trays, and other decorative objects. Keep the surrounding palette restrained to let the detailed surface pattern remain the focus.

Width:
10.00 in
Height:
18.00 in
Depth:
10.00 in
primary color:
Clear
secondary colors:
Frosted white
pattern motif:
Layered floral and shell-inspired motifs
shape:
Rounded temple jar with a domed lid and faceted finial
visual style:
Traditional temple jar, Ornate botanical detail, Light and translucent look, Sculptural decorative accent
recommended rooms:
Living room, Dining room, Entryway, Bedroom
recommended placements:
Console table, Sideboard, Spacious mantel, Entry table, Large dresser
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.