Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar - Lotus Lampshades also known as zelkova or

also known as zelkova or 'southern elm' is considered a superior wood to yumu

or a water feature

This ornate box is perfect for storing jewellery and would make an ideal gift for a collector of Indian antiques

Similar examples can be found in many books on Antique Chinese furniture including 'Chinese Furniture' by Mazurkewich - Fig 92 & 98

Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar - Lotus Lampshades also known as zelkova orThese beautiful Chinese porcelain jars are decorated with blue and white glaze. This shape is called a meiping vase, and it is glazed in the style of a Ming Yongle style decorated with lotus. Meiping vases, are also known as plum vases. The neck of this vase is decorated with a Ynjin cloud collar. There is writing on the side, translating to 'proclaiming great virtues'. Our reproduction Chinese porcelain is hand made and hand painted in small