Two elephant-nose handles curl from the shoulder of this Legend of Asia flower jar, framing a painted scene in which a long-tailed pheasant moves through open peony blooms. The pheasant motif is a traditional emblem of beauty and good fortune, and it is hand painted in layered cobalt before the glaze is applied. Generously proportioned, the temple jar anchors a console, dining table or bookcase as accent decor on its own, and a handled jar at this scale is uncommon. The porcelain jar is high fired in the southern Chinese town where porcelain began, leaving a dense, water resistant body suited to indoor rooms or covered patios. Slight variation in shape and finish is part of handmade asian decor, and the blue white palette makes it natural chinoiserie decor.
This is beautiful!. Stephanie. Duncan, OK. Mon Dec 29 2025