Blue & White Porcelain Temple Jar - Qilin Design Material - Copper traditional grinding mill design

traditional grinding mill design

Pickerings manufactured it by the tradename Blanco It was manufactured in Canada as Capo which is an abbreviation for Canadian Colouring Compound

this piece works equally well as ceremonial seating or as a statement daybed in a hallway

98 x 38 x 52 (w x d x h cms)

Blue & White Porcelain Temple Jar - Qilin Design Material - Copper traditional grinding mill designThis striking blue and white porcelain temple jar is decorated with a majestic Qilin, one of the most revered mythical creatures in Chinese culture. Traditionally regarded as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and benevolent rule, the Qilin was believed to appear only during the reign of a just emperor or at the birth or passing of a great sage. Depicted standing amongst bamboo, grasses and stylised clouds, the creature is rendered with remarkable detail,