Clouds drift in soft cobalt across the rounded body of this Legend of Asia pomegranate vase, a shape borrowed from a fruit that has symbolised abundance in Chinese homes for centuries. The blue white painting is done entirely by brush, so the wash of each cloud differs slightly and the porcelain vase carries the hand of its maker. High firing leaves the ceramic vase dense, watertight and weatherproof, ready for a hall table or a sheltered terrace. Compact and easy to place, it works as a table vase for a dining centerpiece, slips into mantel decor beside candlesticks, or groups with taller jars on a bookcase. Rich enough for serious chinoiserie decor collections and simple enough for everyday asian decor, it is quietly useful home decor and a graceful blue vase for gifting.