Vintage Temple Jar Twist Lotus Dragon Motif - Small

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$448.00
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SKU:
1218K-S
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The Vintage Temple Jar Twist Lotus Dragon Motif - Small presents a classic blue-and-white palette in a sculptural lidded form. Its rounded shoulders and gently tapered body are framed by a domed lid, blue finial, and slim projecting rim. Across the body, stylized dragon and scrolling cloud motifs appear in varied cobalt and deep blue tones, while lotus accents and geometric borders organize the composition. Visible tonal variation and distressed-looking areas reinforce its vintage-inspired character. Measuring 11 inches wide, 18 inches high, and 11 inches deep, it has enough presence for a console, credenza, or substantial side table without overwhelming the arrangement. Display it alone as a focal accent or pair it with books, trays, or quieter blue-and-white objects. It works especially well in an entry, living room, dining room, or study.

Width:
11.00 in
Height:
18.00 in
Depth:
11.00 in
primary color:
Blue and white
secondary colors:
Cobalt blue, Deep blue, Warm beige, Brown
pattern motif:
Stylized dragon and lotus motifs with scrolling cloud forms and geometric borders
shape:
Lidded temple jar with rounded shoulders, a tapered body, domed lid, and raised finial
visual style:
Vintage-inspired, Blue-and-white decor, Chinoiserie-inspired, Distressed appearance, Ornamental
recommended rooms:
Entryway, Living room, Dining room, Study, Home office
recommended placements:
Console table, Credenza, Side table, Display cabinet, Wide mantel
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.