The tortoise has long signaled longevity in Chinese ornament, and Legend of Asia carries that symbolism onto this decorative bowl as a field of interlocking hexagons that ripple outward from the base. Each porcelain bowl is hand shaped and hand painted in the southern town where porcelain was first fired, then finished in blue porcelain glaze and taken to high heat until the body turns dense and glassy. The result is a piece that looks composed as shelf decor or a low table centerpiece and still handles daily work, whether you use it as a catchall bowl by the door or a fruit bowl on the kitchen counter. Its waterproof finish suits covered outdoor tables too, making it flexible chinoiserie decor and easy asian decor for any room.
