Sculpted guardian lion masks clasp ring handles at each shoulder of this Legend of Asia lion jar, a detail carried over from ceremonial bronze vessels and temple ware. What sets it apart is color: instead of the expected cobalt, the temple jar arrives in a soft mint green that lets an antique silhouette feel current in a modern room. Topped with its domed cover, the porcelain jar anchors a console, mantel or hearth without needing anything beside it. Each foo lion is modeled separately and applied to the wet clay, then high fired in southern China so the glaze pools in the carving and sharpens every detail. Waterproof and weatherproof, it works as a lidded jar for storage or a pure accent jar, and it suits chinoiserie decor, asian decor and collected home decor.
