Blue & White Porcelain Jardinière - Peonies & Phoenix Screen Painted using natural mineral colours

Painted using natural mineral colours these window shutters would have been used internally in a majestic Indian haveli (merchants house)

the red garnet is a stone of commitment and represents love

Good Quality Reproduction piece with Verdigris finish

featuring intricate pierced jali work throughout its oval form

The Dhokra tribe extends from Bihar to West Bengal and Orissa

Blue & White Porcelain Jardinière - Peonies & Phoenix Screen Painted using natural mineral coloursThis reproduction Chinese Blue & White planter is hand turned on the potters wheel in the traditional way by skilled families of master potters. It is then hand painted before firing. The design is a classical Ming style design and depicts peonies & a phoenix for good luck. The peony is considered 'The King of Flowers' in China and symbolises beauty, riches and honour. Most potters have learnt their craft from the elders of their family. These skills